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Ka'anapali Point surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA
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Ka'anapali Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ka'anapali Point sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ka'anapali Point this week:
The surf forecast for Ka'anapali Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ka'anapali Point in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 25th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ka'anapali Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Fri 1 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NE 8 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | |
311 | 260 | 226 | 216 | 212 | 216 | 128 | 94 | 76 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 108 | 122 | 239 | 241 | 255 | 255 | 261 | 222 | 160 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:40PM0.73m | 11:51AM0.43m | 11:26PM0.70m | 12:36PM0.53m | 00:02AM0.67m | 1:13PM0.62m | 00:33AM0.63m | 1:45PM0.70m | 1:00AM0.59m | 2:16PM0.77m | 1:25AM0.55m | 2:47PM0.81m | 1:48AM0.51m | 3:18PM0.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:14AM0.24m | 4:33PM0.31m | 6:29AM0.20m | 5:51PM0.32m | 6:46AM0.17m | 6:52PM0.32m | 7:03AM0.13m | 7:43PM0.32m | 7:21AM0.11m | 8:29PM0.32m | 7:40AM0.08m | 9:12PM0.33m | 8:01AM0.07m | ||||||||
— | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | |
6:47 | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | |
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Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
73 | 206 | 175 | 216 | 212 | 202 | 126 | 94 | 76 | 51 | 51 | 40 | 108 | 122 | 239 | 241 | 255 | 255 | 261 | 222 | 160 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NE 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | NW 14 | NW 10 | NNW 15 | SSW 11 | NE 9 | S 16 | SSW 16 | NE 9 | SSW 15 | NW 17 |
28 | 37 | 86 | 80 | 75 | 74 | 69 | 45 | 20 | 44 | 24 | 51 | 24 | 85 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 25 | 21 | 43 | 76 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | E 8 | NE 9 | SW 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | NNE 10 | S 13 | SW 17 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | S 11 | SSW 16 |
17 | 27 | 23 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 44 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 14 | 22 | 2 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
311 | 260 | 226 | 198 | 131 | 216 | 128 | 93 | 183 | 120 | 110 | 204 | 183 | 123 | 125 | 96 | 99 | 279 | 220 | 240 | 270 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 |
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Information about the Ka'anapali Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ka'anapali Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ka'anapali Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ka'anapali Point 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 (Ka'anapali Point) 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 Ka'anapali Point 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.
Ka'anapali Point 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.












