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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
25.3° 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 Friday (May 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 5AM. 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 8th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 8th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 8th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ka'anapali Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 22°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thu 14 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | N 10 | NNW 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | |
1045 | 647 | 471 | 349 | 176 | 140 | 214 | 234 | 192 | 294 | 235 | 149 | 146 | 85 | 52 | 64 | 410 | 462 | 392 | 362 | 322 | |
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 | 8:37PM0.70m | 9:20AM0.32m | 9:29PM0.69m | 11:08AM0.40m | 10:15PM0.67m | 11:57AM0.51m | 10:56PM0.65m | 12:37PM0.62m | 11:34PM0.62m | 1:16PM0.74m | 00:12AM0.57m | 1:56PM0.83m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:27AM0.23m | 5:34AM0.30m | 5:25AM0.26m | 3:05PM0.35m | 5:35AM0.21m | 4:50PM0.37m | 5:53AM0.16m | 6:09PM0.37m | 6:16AM0.10m | 7:16PM0.35m | 6:43AM0.04m | ||||||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | |
6:52 | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | N 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | WSW 15 | NNW 17 | NW 15 | NNW 15 |
1045 | 647 | 471 | 349 | 176 | 140 | 214 | 234 | 192 | 294 | 235 | 149 | 146 | 85 | 52 | 64 | 55 | 21 | 116 | 236 | 275 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 16 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | NNE 6 | SSW 14 | E 8 | SSW 13 | NW 13 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | NW 10 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 15 | N 9 | SSW 14 |
78 | 27 | 13 | 50 | 45 | 41 | 5 | 17 | 46 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 50 | 35 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 41 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | SSW 14 | NW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | N 12 | S 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | N 12 | N 11 | SSW 14 | NNW 11 |
3 | 17 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 26 | 19 | 25 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 7 | NE 4 | NE 5 | E 8 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
57 | 36 | 29 | 28 | 46 | 79 | 22 | 29 | 88 | 75 | 90 | 163 | 86 | 61 | 186 | 152 | 410 | 462 | 392 | 362 | 322 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 35 | 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.












