Ka'anapali Point surf break

Ka'anapali Point surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 12 Mar 2026 HST
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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
24.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ka'anapali Point this week:

The surf forecast for Ka'anapali Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s 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 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 12th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 17th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 14th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ka'anapali Point over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 136mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.3
N
3
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
1.6
W
1.6
W
1.7
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
0.9
NW
0.9
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.6
N
Period(s) (?)101010101188810101010101314131214131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1067450502110701001657463500615339320230277950800920946820736
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
25
S
35
S
45
SSW
50
SSW
45
SSW
45
SSW
45
SSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SW
5
W
10
NW
5
NE
5
E
5
S
5
W
15
NNE
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrossononglassoffcross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:22AM
0.71
11:38AM
0.34
12:52AM
0.75
12:27PM
0.39
1:18AM
0.79
1:05PM
0.46
1:43AM
0.80
1:41PM
0.53
2:07AM
0.80
2:18PM
0.61
2:31AM
0.77
2:56PM
0.68
2:54AM
0.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:26PM
0.24
8:27AM
0.31
5:01PM
0.21
8:08AM
0.29
5:58PM
0.18
8:10AM
0.26
6:44PM
0.15
8:20AM
0.22
7:26PM
0.14
8:34AM
0.18
8:08PM
0.16
8:52AM
0.14
8:50PM
0.19
9:13AM
0.10
Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise--6:37--6:35--6:35--6:33--6:33--6:31--6:31
Sunset6:35--6:35--6:35--6:36--6:36--6:36--6:37--
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thunderstorm
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light rain
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mod rain
light rain
rain showers
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Rain (mm)
1512112541811853532541372632
Temp. °C232322222424252525242425252422212222232222
Feels °C (?)222418181819212121212324252625242524252321
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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 12 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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