Surf Forecasts:
Ironwood Beach surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, ENE swell with 1,413 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ironwood Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Ironwood Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ironwood Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ironwood Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri morning, light winds from the E by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 13 | NE 6 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
339 | 378 | 314 | 408 | 389 | 294 | 265 | 294 | 330 | 285 | 242 | 905 | 102 | 1188 | 1094 | 1044 | 902 | 768 | 1009 | 820 | 764 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:25PM0.57m | 6:51AM0.67m | 4:21PM0.51m | 8:28AM0.68m | 10:20AM0.72m | 11:35AM0.77m | 9:36PM0.32m | 12:25PM0.82m | 11:46PM0.37m | 1:05PM0.86m | 00:45AM0.44m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:29AM0.40m | 11:17PM0.11m | 12:50PM0.47m | 11:56PM0.12m | 00:52AM0.14m | 2:26AM0.16m | 8:44PM0.32m | 7:57PM0.29m | 5:30AM0.13m | 8:05PM0.26m | |||||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | SSW 12 | E 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 |
79 | 81 | 153 | 147 | 138 | 85 | 77 | 74 | 199 | 232 | 315 | 179 | 480 | 171 | 179 | 145 | 171 | 768 | 1009 | 820 | 764 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | E 14 | E 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | N 11 | SSW 11 | NNE 10 | N 9 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 11 | WSW 12 |
32 | 32 | 11 | 37 | 28 | 72 | 69 | 66 | 87 | 156 | 158 | 10 | 157 | 19 | 14 | 90 | 35 | 142 | 271 | 119 | 174 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | E 13 | W 10 | E 15 | S 11 | NW 10 | ENE 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | N 13 | SW 20 | NNE 10 | SW 17 | S 12 | N 11 | N 8 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
13 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 21 | 47 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 80 | 94 | 130 | 196 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 13 | NE 6 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | — | — | NE 4 | — |
339 | 378 | 314 | 408 | 389 | 294 | 265 | 294 | 330 | 285 | 242 | 905 | 102 | 1188 | 1094 | 1044 | 902 | — | — | 16 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 150 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Ironwood Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ironwood Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ironwood Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ironwood Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ironwood Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ironwood Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Ironwood Beach is 22 km (14 miles) from Wailuku. If you plan a vacation in Maui, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wailuku. Wailuku has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











