Kanaha surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 HST
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Kanaha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kanaha sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Kanaha surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, NNW swell with 252 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kanaha this week:

The surf forecast for Kanaha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kanaha in the next 16 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 2AM. 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 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 30th May)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 30th May)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 4th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kanaha over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wed
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
2
0
1
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
0.9
NE
7
0.6
N
9
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.5
N
10
0.9
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
10
1.4
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
246
187
181
197
158
193
173
151
155
79
59
93
68
59
48
99
41
107
184
135
163
Wind (km/h)
20
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
15
NE
10
NE
5
E
10
ENE
10
E
20
E
25
E
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
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:42PM0.57m
1:48PM0.86m
00:14AM0.54m
2:19PM0.89m
00:46AM0.52m
2:51PM0.91m
1:16AM0.50m
3:25PM0.91m
1:45AM0.49m
4:01PM0.90m
2:13AM0.48m
4:37PM0.88m
2:42AM0.47m
5:14PM0.86m
Low Tide
6:20AM0.11m
8:17PM0.43m
6:47AM0.09m
8:58PM0.42m
7:16AM0.07m
9:36PM0.41m
7:47AM0.06m
10:14PM0.42m
8:18AM0.06m
10:54PM0.42m
8:50AM0.07m
11:38PM0.43m
9:22AM0.10m
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:02
7:02
7:04
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
Temp °C
24
25
25
23
25
25
24
25
24
24
24
25
23
25
24
24
25
25
25
26
26
23
25
24
23
25
24
24
25
24
25
25
26
25
27
26
25
29
27
27
27
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
7
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NNW
12
0.6
NNW
11
0.5
NNW
11
0.5
NNW
10
0.9
NE
7
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.4
NNW
9
0.6
E
8
0.6
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
9
Energy kJ
112
187
175
169
130
88
79
64
56
79
45
43
44
44
46
27
41
107
184
135
92
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
13
0.3
N
11
0.5
N
12
0.6
N
13
0.5
N
11
0.6
N
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
10
0.6
E
8
0.6
N
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.5
N
11
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
10
0.3
SW
17
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
246
21
73
123
57
73
33
29
18
43
59
28
58
49
48
43
26
26
49
46
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
13
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
20
0.4
NE
8
0.2
WSW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.5
NNW
10
0.2
N
12
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.3
SW
18
0.1
NW
12
0.3
NNW
13
0.3
SW
19
0.1
SW
15
0.1
N
16
0.2
N
15
Energy kJ
52
33
10
16
25
32
12
43
26
55
11
14
10
10
49
6
33
57
9
5
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.9
NE
4
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
NE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
1.2
E
6
1.4
E
6
Energy kJ
104
173
181
197
158
193
173
151
155
52
93
68
59
28
99
30
84
67
96
163
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
14
19
14
14
14
14
14
0
0
0
0
0
19
0
19
8
0
0
0
14
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
3
1
3
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
2
2
3
3
2
4
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
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Information about the Kanaha Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kanaha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kanaha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kanaha 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 (Kanaha) 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 Kanaha 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.

Are you planning a vacation in Maui? If you are looking for accommodation near Kanaha, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Maui, consider staying in Kahului which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Maui where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Wailuku which is 6 km (4 miles) away, Kihei, Lanai - Lanai and Kaunakakai - Molokai.

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