Ka'anapali Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.95° N 156.70° W

Ka'anapali Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ka'anapali Point sea temperature is
26.7°C
0.1° 

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 25 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, NNW swell with 679 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with NNW 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s 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 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 25th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 26th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 31st Oct)3ft (0.9m) 21s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
2:26AM0.82m
1:40PM0.57m
3:05AM0.88m
2:07PM0.52m
3:47AM0.90m
2:34PM0.48m
4:34AM0.90m
2:58PM0.43m
5:27AM0.87m
3:14PM0.40m
6:28AM0.83m
Low Tide
7:31PM0.06m
8:41AM0.29m
7:57PM0.02m
9:31AM0.31m
8:25PM-0.00m
10:26AM0.33m
8:57PM-0.01m
11:30AM0.36m
9:32PM0.01m
12:59PM0.38m
10:10PM0.06m
10:55PM0.12m
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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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