Surf Forecasts:
Ka'anapali Point surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, NE swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with NE swell.
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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ka'anapali Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got coming down the pike for this stretch.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough start. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple. From now through to mid-August, the energy just isn't there. Day after day of tiny, pathetic swells – we’re talking 0.7ft to 1ft at best, with combined energies mostly in the doldrums (between 3 and 97) even as the wind blows cross-off from the ENE. It’s clean, sure, but there’s nothing to ride. This stretch is a write-off. You’re looking at over a week of flatness.
Then comes a flicker of something on Sunday, August 16th. The pulse finally comes alive. We see a swell from the NE pushing up to 5ft, with a combined energy jumping into the strong category at 363. The period is short, around 8 seconds, so it’s wind swell, not the most beautiful shape, but it’s a whole lot more than we’ve seen. The wind is still cross-off from the ENE, so it won’t be perfect, but it’s rideable. The break is Ka'anapali Point (Maui). This is the standout of the whole run for the pure fact it breaks the drought.
That little spike fades fast, and we drop back into small stuff on Monday the 17th. Things get a little more interesting by Tuesday, August 18th. The swell bumps up again, this time from the NE at 6ft, with a combined energy of 376 – that’s proper moderate-to-strong energy. The period is short again at 7 seconds, and the wind is still cross-off, so it'll be a bit bumpy and disorganised. This is still surf, but it’s for those who are keen regardless of quality. The break is Ka'anapali Point.
By Wednesday the 19th, we’ve still got some size, 5ft from the NE, with moderate energy (315-325). It’s marginal, but you could get a wave.
Honestly, there’s a lot of waiting here. If you’re a beginner, the swell on the 16th is right on the edge of being too big, and Tuesday the 18th is definitely edging into expert territory with the short, dumpy period and size. The water is a pleasant 80°, which is just about average for this time of year, so at least the wait will be warm.
So, the pick of a thin pack: Sunday, August 16th, and Tuesday, August 18th. Not classics, but it's the only game in town.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 10 | NNW 7 |
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 kJ | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 39 | 59 | 53 | 50 | 78 | 98 | 41 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | 8:52AM0.62m | 5:22PM0.53m | 10:39AM0.68m | 11:54AM0.76m | 12:46PM0.84m | 10:49PM0.35m | 1:30PM0.90m | 00:21AM0.38m | 2:09PM0.93m | 1:21AM0.43m | 2:44PM0.94m | 2:12AM0.48m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:25PM0.51m | 1:46AM0.14m | 2:57AM0.12m | 4:17AM0.10m | 8:48PM0.34m | 5:29AM0.06m | 8:51PM0.31m | 6:28AM0.03m | 9:09PM0.28m | 7:20AM0.01m | 9:32PM0.25m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 15 | ENE 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NE 10 | SW 14 | NE 11 | NE 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 11 | 36 | 39 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 14 | 29 | 18 | 15 | 50 | 78 | 98 | 30 | 65 | 16 | 89 | 86 | 82 | 79 | 71 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | W 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | SW 14 | NNW 7 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | NNW 10 | SSW 15 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 37 | 11 | 34 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 30 | 5 | 47 | 53 | 26 | 44 | 34 | 41 | 20 | 43 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 74 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 12 | W 11 | NNW 7 | WSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | N 6 | W 12 | W 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 39 | 59 | 29 | 19 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 28 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 180 | 182 | 28 | 136 | 61 | 42 | 38 | 66 | 90 | 108 | 117 | 191 | 271 | 256 | 214 | 164 | 105 | 148 | 101 | 148 | 88 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
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