Ma'alaea surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 06 May 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
25.2° 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 Wednesday (May 06) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ma'alaea in the next 16 days are 0.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 14s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 6th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 6th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 6th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat 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
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
1.1
ESE
5
0.4
SSW
14
1.2
ESE
6
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
1.2
E
6
1.2
E
5
0.4
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
84
100
69
70
62
92
92
84
64
70
91
58
34
91
79
101
54
129
82
42
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
NW
15
NNE
5
N
15
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNW
15
NNE
5
NNE
5
WSW
10
N
15
NE
10
NNE
25
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
5
NE
25
NNE
15
NNE
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:55PM0.65m
8:44AM0.21m
8:48PM0.62m
10:02AM0.24m
9:43PM0.60m
11:06AM0.29m
10:35PM0.57m
11:58AM0.37m
11:26PM0.53m
12:43PM0.45m
00:14AM0.49m
1:25PM0.55m
1:00AM0.44m
Low Tide
12:07PM0.06m
3:20AM0.09m
1:02PM0.09m
4:11AM0.08m
2:09PM0.13m
4:52AM0.05m
3:26PM0.15m
5:27AM0.03m
4:46PM0.16m
5:58AM0.00m
6:02PM0.15m
6:29AM-0.03m
7:12PM0.13m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
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6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:53
6:53
6:54
1
1
2
Temp °C
25
26
25
26
26
24
26
26
24
25
26
24
26
26
23
26
26
23
26
26
23
27
29
26
27
28
24
28
28
25
27
27
25
27
26
22
23
25
22
26
24
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.5
N
10
0.5
NW
16
0.7
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
13
0.8
NNW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NNW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NNW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.5
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.5
NNW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.4
N
7
0.5
S
16
0.5
N
6
0.3
SSW
15
Energy kJ
29
25
49
124
119
309
206
149
91
60
68
30
68
42
82
35
30
14
129
16
42
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
NW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
NW
11
0.4
N
6
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
N
6
Energy kJ
31
84
100
69
174
41
92
92
84
45
70
11
58
34
32
61
101
29
13
82
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
NW
18
0.4
NW
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SSE
4
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.3
N
6
0.2
S
12
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
NW
10
0.3
NW
10
0.3
SE
5
Energy kJ
22
25
49
22
70
62
34
34
30
16
7
41
2
3
5
7
11
54
16
15
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
4
0.6
E
4
0.7
E
8
1.2
E
5
1.1
ESE
5
1.2
ESE
6
1
E
5
0.4
N
6
1.2
E
6
1.2
E
5
0.9
N
4
1
E
5
1
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.9
ESE
5
Energy kJ
9
12
64
63
64
91
45
12
91
79
24
53
130
105
40
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
12
0
0
0
9
0
0
0
0
0
9
0
0
9
9
0
9
9
9
9
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
3
4
3
3
4
2
1
4
2
2
3
3
3
4
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
9
9
5
9
9
8
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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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