Ma'alaea surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 20 Feb 2026 HST
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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
24.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ma'alaea this week:

The surf forecast for Ma'alaea over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ma'alaea in the next 12 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 26) 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 1.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 23rd Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 23rd Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 26th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ma'alaea over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed afternoon).

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
E
0.2
SSE
0.2
S
0.9
ESE
0.2
SSW
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.4
SW
0.4
S
0.3
S
0.3
SW
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.9
E
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
1.4
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)64551413131313121213111151616151566
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)02235213131304546252523214150252221127114
Wind
(km/h)
0
NNE
5
S
0
WSW
5
NW
5
WNW
5
NE
5
WSW
5
NNW
5
E
5
SSW
5
N
10
NE
5
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrossglassglassglassglasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:50PM
0.53
6:20AM
0.45
7:50PM
0.57
7:00AM
0.36
8:58PM
0.60
7:56AM
0.28
10:12PM
0.64
9:35AM
0.23
11:23PM
0.68
11:20AM
0.21
12:25AM
0.73
12:36PM
0.23
1:19AM
0.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:05PM
-0.03
12:36AM
0.13
12:40PM
-0.03
1:48AM
0.17
1:21PM
-0.03
3:25AM
0.20
2:11PM
-0.02
5:35AM
0.18
3:12PM
-0.00
7:10AM
0.13
4:23PM
0.00
7:59AM
0.09
5:34PM
-0.00
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise6:52--6:52--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:48--6:48--
Sunset-6:25--6:27--6:27--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:29-
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part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--1-21-2112--21------
Temp. °C252523242423232422232321232320222120222320
Feels °C (?)272625252625242523242521242318191717202219
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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 12 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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