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Kanaha surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 11 Jan 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
25.5° C
 (Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kanaha this week:

The surf forecast for Kanaha over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kanaha in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 12th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 13th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 16th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kanaha over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
3
4
5
4
4
1
0
2
0
5
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
NNW
2
NNW
3
NNW
3.5
NW
3
NW
3
NNW
2.3
NW
1.9
NW
1.6
NW
1.1
NW
1.8
NW
2.4
NW
3.5
NW
3.5
NNW
3.5
NNW
3
NNW
2.3
NNW
1.8
NNW
1.3
NNW
1
N
1.1
NW
Period(s) (?)141316151414131313121212161515141313121214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)151613494478518733722991178312048373739701627627558214585278917831025511284459
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
10
WSW
25
N
20
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
5
ESE
10
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
15
N
25
N
20
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
20
E
20
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:09AM
0.68
12:45AM
0.75
1:16AM
0.81
10:12AM
0.45
1:46AM
0.86
11:45AM
0.45
2:15AM
0.90
12:36PM
0.47
2:43AM
0.93
1:18PM
0.49
3:11AM
0.95
1:56PM
0.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:59PM
0.21
4:54PM
0.18
9:19AM
0.45
5:43PM
0.14
9:02AM
0.42
6:26PM
0.10
9:13AM
0.40
7:04PM
0.06
9:30AM
0.39
7:40PM
0.03
9:51AM
0.37
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
Sunrise-7:03--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:05-
Sunset--6:02--6:02--6:04--6:05--6:05--6:06--6:07
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
-13------72----------
Temp. °C232522222322222525242223222223212323222323
Feels °C (?)252621202221222623212221191820181819182121
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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 12 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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