Ka'anapali Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.95° N 156.70° W

Ka'anapali Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 09 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ka'anapali Point sea temperature is
26.6°C
0.5° 

Ka'anapali Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ka'anapali Point surf forecast from 9 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 17 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 20 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, N swell with 3,425 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 17 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with N 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 Tuesday (Nov 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ka'anapali Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 12) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 17th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 17th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 20th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ka'anapali Point over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NNW
13
1.5
NNW
13
1.4
NNW
12
1.2
NNW
12
1.1
NNW
18
2.5
NNW
16
2.4
NNW
16
2.1
NNW
15
1.8
NNW
14
1.6
NNW
14
1.1
NW
13
1
NW
13
0.9
NNW
15
1.3
N
16
1.4
NNW
15
1
NNW
13
1.4
NNW
18
2.1
NNW
16
1.8
NNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
878
722
563
378
781
3100
2647
1911
1370
999
424
321
326
924
892
368
1274
2161
1139
Wind (km/h)
25
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25
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25
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30
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35
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E
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Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
3:37AM0.86m
2:15PM0.43m
4:12AM0.84m
2:34PM0.41m
4:50AM0.81m
2:48PM0.39m
5:31AM0.77m
2:41PM0.38m
6:18AM0.74m
7:08AM0.71m
Low Tide
8:06PM0.05m
10:29AM0.34m
8:32PM0.06m
11:15AM0.36m
9:00PM0.07m
12:12PM0.37m
9:28PM0.10m
1:41PM0.38m
9:57PM0.14m
10:26PM0.18m
11:00PM0.25m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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