Ma'alaea surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

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Ma'alaea surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ma'alaea sea temperature is
25.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ma'alaea this week:

The surf forecast for Ma'alaea over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ma'alaea in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 12th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 12th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 12th May)5ft (1.6m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ma'alaea over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
5
1.2
E
6
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
17
1.3
E
6
1.6
E
6
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
S
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.3
S
12
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
6
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
1.4
E
6
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
1.1
E
6
0.4
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
91
61
101
54
106
169
42
65
37
33
27
0
0
65
64
125
56
53
72
93
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
15
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
ESE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NNE
5
W
15
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
11:26PM0.53m
12:43PM0.45m
00:14AM0.49m
1:25PM0.55m
1:00AM0.44m
2:07PM0.64m
1:46AM0.39m
2:49PM0.73m
2:32AM0.34m
3:32PM0.79m
3:19AM0.29m
4:17PM0.83m
4:09AM0.25m
Low Tide
4:46PM0.16m
5:58AM0.00m
6:02PM0.15m
6:29AM-0.03m
7:12PM0.13m
7:01AM-0.06m
8:16PM0.10m
7:34AM-0.09m
9:16PM0.07m
8:10AM-0.10m
10:14PM0.05m
8:49AM-0.11m
11:12PM0.04m
9:30AM-0.10m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:57
Temp °C
26
24
26
26
23
26
27
24
26
26
24
26
26
23
27
26
24
26
26
24
27
24
23
24
25
22
25
27
23
27
26
23
25
27
22
27
27
24
28
27
24
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
6
0.5
NNW
12
0.5
NW
12
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
S
14
0.4
SE
7
0.3
N
8
0.5
NW
16
0.5
NW
15
0.6
NNW
14
0.5
NW
13
0.5
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
19
81
67
47
29
84
82
18
65
14
12
121
107
123
83
73
35
56
53
53
93
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SE
6
0.4
NW
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NNW
10
Energy kJ
42
32
61
101
10
6
42
25
18
37
33
22
7
9
65
64
9
31
52
29
34
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
N
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SE
7
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
17
0.3
S
12
0.3
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.4
SE
5
0.3
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.4
NW
11
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
34
6
4
5
54
7
7
42
13
8
29
27
8
9
9
7
9
9
31
57
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
5
1.2
E
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.6
NNE
4
0.3
ENE
3
1.3
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.5
E
7
0.4
ESE
6
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.4
E
8
0.4
N
6
1.1
E
6
1.3
E
8
Energy kJ
86
91
6
10
1
106
169
173
161
220
16
243
249
165
194
167
125
252
13
72
198
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
9
9
9
9
9
0
0
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
0
9
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
5
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
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Information about the Ma'alaea Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ma'alaea provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ma'alaea can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ma'alaea 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 (Ma'alaea) 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 Ma'alaea 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 Ma'alaea, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Maui, consider staying in Kihei which is 5 km (3 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, Kahului, Lanai - Lanai and Kaunakakai - Molokai.

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