Ma'alaea Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.79° N 156.52° W

Ma'alaea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 11 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ma'alaea sea temperature is
27.3°C
0.6° 

Ma'alaea surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ma'alaea surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, S swell with 322 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with S swell.

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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 11th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 11th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 12th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
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1
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2
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Wave
Height (m)
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S
17
0.7
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16
0.8
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16
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
15
0.6
S
14
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0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
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19
0.4
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18
0.6
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18
0.5
S
16
0.5
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16
0.5
S
16
1.5
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.2
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
151
254
322
155
209
134
134
123
112
98
82
190
107
222
137
129
118
148
119
108
96
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
NE
5
N
5
NW
10
NNE
5
NNE
5
S
5
NNE
10
NNE
5
N
15
NNE
10
NE
5
NNE
20
NE
10
NNE
25
NE
25
NNE
15
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NE
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:13PM0.45m
5:02AM0.74m
4:47PM0.39m
5:43AM0.74m
5:24PM0.35m
6:27AM0.73m
6:09PM0.31m
7:18AM0.70m
7:15PM0.28m
8:16AM0.69m
8:46PM0.27m
9:19AM0.67m
10:14PM0.29m
Low Tide
10:38AM0.15m
9:52PM0.03m
11:27AM0.17m
10:21PM0.05m
12:19PM0.19m
10:55PM0.07m
1:18PM0.20m
11:33PM0.09m
2:28PM0.21m
00:19AM0.12m
3:48PM0.20m
1:16AM0.16m
4:56PM0.18m
2:27AM0.18m
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Temp °C
27
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25
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26
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26
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24
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Feels °C
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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.

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