Ma'alaea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got for the next couple of weeks.

We're looking at a window that's a bit of a slow burn, not a full-on blast from the get-go. The standout is gonna be early next week, but we've got some smaller, clean windows to work with before that. There's a real gap in the middle where things go flat and windy, so don't bother paddling out then.

The first real session worth mentioning kicks off Sunday morning, September 6th. Ma'alaea will be glassy with a clean 2.3ft SW groundswell pushing through, period a very long 16 seconds. The water temp is sitting right on 80.4°, which is totally normal for this time of year, no surprises there. Combined swell energy is a moderate 587. It's not huge, but those long lines and no wind mean you'll be getting some silky ones. Be aware this spot is inconsistent and can get crowded sometimes, so get in early.

That improves on Monday morning, September 7th. The swell bumps up to a nice 4.6ft from the SW, period still a solid 14 seconds. It's glassy again, and the energy jumps way up to 1169, which is a strong pulse. This is the pick of the first week. It's clean, has a bit of push, and the wind is off. For the advanced crew, this is the one to circle.

Things take a sharp turn on Tuesday, September 8th. The wind swings onshore, the swell gets bumpy, and the quality tanks. That kicks off a dry spell right through to the end of the following weekend. The mornings on the 9th and 10th have glassy conditions, but the swell drops right off, making for very ordinary, weak waves.

We finally see a glimmer again on Monday morning, September 14th. It's a bit of a weird one – a tiny 1.3ft SW groundswell, but with an incredibly long 22-second period. The combined energy is only 179, so it's weak. But it's glassy, so if you're desperate for a longboard or a SUP, it's there.

Now, for the true standout of the whole 16-day run, you have to look ahead to Tuesday morning, September 15th. The swell jumps back up to a clean 2.0ft from the SSW, with a very long 20-second period. The energy reads a solid 406, and it's glassy. This is the one to plan for. It's not a massive day, but it's got that long-period power, and the quality is set to be very good. The next few days following that, right through to the 19th, keep that same clean, glassy vibe with waist-high sets coming in. It's a lovely run of small but clean surf to close out the period.

So, bottom line: forget this week. The real call is Monday morning, September 7th, for the biggest, cleanest swell of the run, and then Tuesday, September 15th, for the start of a lovely clean, glassy stretch with that long-period goodness.

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