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 normal for this time of year)

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 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) 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 2.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 19th May)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 19th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 19th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Mon
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
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)
1.2
E
6
1.5
E
6
0.7
SSW
17
1.6
E
6
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
16
1.4
E
6
0.6
S
15
1.5
E
6
1.2
E
6
0.5
S
14
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.6
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
105
133
264
181
116
105
147
86
79
110
69
103
134
129
159
154
93
93
149
117
157
Wind (km/h)
10
N
5
WNW
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NE
30
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
5
NE
15
ENE
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
6:05AM0.21m
6:47PM0.80m
7:16AM0.21m
7:41PM0.75m
8:33AM0.23m
8:36PM0.69m
9:51AM0.28m
9:31PM0.62m
10:59AM0.35m
10:25PM0.55m
11:57AM0.44m
11:17PM0.48m
12:46PM0.52m
Low Tide
1:09AM0.04m
11:03AM-0.05m
2:09AM0.03m
11:56AM0.00m
3:05AM0.03m
12:58PM0.07m
3:55AM0.02m
2:11PM0.13m
4:37AM0.01m
3:36PM0.18m
5:14AM-0.00m
5:07PM0.20m
5:45AM-0.02m
6:32PM0.20m
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:57
6:57
6:58
6:58
6:59
6:59
7:00
7:00
3
1
Temp °C
25
27
26
24
26
26
24
27
27
23
26
26
23
25
26
23
25
26
24
26
27
26
30
29
25
26
25
23
25
25
20
22
23
20
22
23
22
24
25
23
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
Energy kJ
105
115
264
158
116
105
147
17
79
110
69
62
134
129
159
153
93
93
97
91
87
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
NNE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
SE
5
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
Energy kJ
52
121
6
10
9
10
11
86
10
12
15
103
17
18
9
22
24
25
7
13
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
6
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
11
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
NNE
5
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
NNE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
N
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
N
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NW
11
0.3
SE
6
Energy kJ
4
5
13
11
20
5
34
33
6
9
8
6
9
33
7
9
42
38
13
19
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.8
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.8
E
7
0.3
ENE
3
2.1
E
7
0.2
ENE
2
0.2
ENE
3
1.7
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.9
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.6
E
6
Energy kJ
89
133
206
181
233
295
1
400
1
1
218
211
129
212
154
89
275
149
117
157
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
9
9
9
10
19
9
140
18
9
18
9
0
0
9
0
0
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
1
1
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
7
5
9
7
6
4
4
5
5
5
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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