Ma'alaea Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.79° N 156.52° W

Ma'alaea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ma'alaea sea temperature is
27.1°C
0.2° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 541 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SW 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) 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 2.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 17th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 17th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 18th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
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Sunday
20
Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
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SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
316
302
261
264
541
298
368
261
334
206
156
237
296
269
198
184
125
113
108
119
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
NNE
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N
10
NNW
10
NE
5
NNE
15
E
10
NNE
10
NNE
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ENE
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20
NNE
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:20PM0.33m
9:04AM0.66m
8:49PM0.30m
10:11AM0.66m
10:26PM0.30m
11:13AM0.68m
11:39PM0.32m
12:07PM0.70m
00:35AM0.36m
12:53PM0.72m
1:20AM0.41m
1:33PM0.72m
2:00AM0.46m
Low Tide
2:40PM0.26m
1:04AM0.12m
4:27PM0.26m
2:00AM0.14m
6:00PM0.23m
3:09AM0.15m
6:47PM0.20m
4:22AM0.15m
7:19PM0.17m
5:28AM0.14m
7:45PM0.14m
6:26AM0.12m
8:09PM0.12m
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6:28
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Temp °C
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26
Feels °C
30
28
32
31
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32
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28
30
31
28
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27
30
31
26
29
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27
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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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