Ka'anapali Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Maui, USA)

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Ka'anapali Point Surf Guide

Ka'anapali Point in Maui is a fairly exposed reef break that has consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the east southeast. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the northwest. There are left and right breaking reefs. Often Crowded. Hazards include rocks and locals.

Ka'anapali Point Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef	3.8
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
consistent	24.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Ka'anapali Point:

The best conditions reported for surf at Ka'anapali Point occur when a Northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East-southeast.

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What's the best time of year to surf Ka'anapali Point (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Ka'anapali Point with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 56% of the time in January while 21% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 23% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

56%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

21%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

23%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Ka'anapali Point Location Map

Interactive Ka'anapali Point surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Ka'anapali Point is Kapalua (Lahania-kapalua) Airport (JHM) in Usa Maui Isl., 2 km (1 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Ka'anapali Point is Kahului Airport (OGG), also in Usa Maui Isl., 28 km (17 miles) away.

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Ka'anapali Point Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

7 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Sunday, 7 March 2021, 21:34 Local Time

m, °C	Sun	Monday 08
ft, °F	11PM	2AM	5AM	8AM
Wave (m)	N	N	N	N
Period (s)	10	10	10	14
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off

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Ka'anapali Point Sea Temperature

Sunny with pleasantly warm air temperatures (feeling like 23.0 °C once we account for wind), and similar sea temperatures (24.3 °C). Wear boardshorts or a shorty, or better still a thin summer wetsuit to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a shorty.

Current Temp*: 24.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite