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Kings Reef surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA
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Kings Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kings Reef sea temperature is
25.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kings Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kings Reef in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 19s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 7th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kings Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | E 8 | NE 6 | NNW 10 | |
163 | 120 | 152 | 421 | 543 | 1127 | 778 | 597 | 407 | 215 | 186 | 172 | 211 | 185 | 247 | 243 | 226 | 115 | 82 | 102 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 6:20PM0.78m | 7:19PM0.76m | 8:21PM0.75m | 7:38AM0.37m | 9:15PM0.75m | 10:29AM0.44m | 10:00PM0.74m | 11:31AM0.55m | 10:40PM0.72m | 12:15PM0.67m | 11:18PM0.70m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:01AM0.15m | 10:35AM0.19m | 11:20AM0.25m | 5:41AM0.37m | 5:09AM0.32m | 2:43PM0.38m | 5:19AM0.26m | 4:26PM0.40m | 5:37AM0.20m | 5:43PM0.40m | |||||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 16 | NNW 12 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 7 | N 6 | NW 10 | E 8 |
163 | 120 | 98 | 421 | 475 | 1127 | 778 | 597 | 407 | 215 | 186 | 172 | 211 | 185 | 247 | 243 | 226 | 55 | 49 | 61 | 48 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NW 15 | E 8 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 15 | NW 13 | W 19 | N 11 | SW 18 | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 12 | NNW 10 |
48 | 47 | 34 | 66 | 543 | 64 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 8 | 63 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 115 | 82 | 11 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NW 18 | NW 9 | E 8 | NE 9 | SW 16 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 8 | N 9 | S 13 | N 6 | S 13 | SW 18 | — | E 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 10 |
4 | 11 | 152 | 84 | 65 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | — | 64 | 11 | 10 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 4 | E 8 | NE 6 | NE 5 |
— | — | — | 1 | 10 | — | 49 | 66 | 63 | 22 | 41 | 51 | 49 | 64 | 70 | 137 | 134 | 7 | 82 | 102 | 39 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 18 | 4 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 18 |
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Information about the Kings Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kings Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kings Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kings Reef 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 (Kings Reef) 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 Kings Reef 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 Kings Reef, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Maui, consider staying in Kahului which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Maui where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Wailuku which is 10 km (6 miles) away, Kihei, Lanai - Lanai and Kaunakakai - Molokai.











