Ma'alaea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s brewing for our little corner of the world.

Right off the bat, we’re not looking at anything big or powerful. It’s a consistent run of small, clean, long-period groundswell, mostly from the SW and SSW. The trade winds are generally light, which is a big plus for keeping things tidy. The water temp is sitting at 79°F, which is about normal for this time of year down here.

The standout window for the whole outlook is the first few days, and it’s all about Ma'alaea (Maui). This is an advanced reef break that’s inconsistent, but when it lines up, it’s special. It’s a bit of a fickle spot, so seeing it on the menu is a good sign. For Saturday morning, July 11th, we’ve got a 2 ft swell from the SW with a very long 18-second period and clean cross-offshore winds from the NE at 6 mph. The energy is weak to moderate with a reading of 311, but that long period is what gets this reef working. The wind stays favorable all weekend, with clean conditions on Sunday morning too. On Tuesday morning, July 14th, we’ve got light offshore winds from the N at 3 mph and a 2 ft SSW swell, making for some clean, albeit small, waves. Crowds are sometimes a problem here, so get in early.

The second week calms down even more, but there are still some glassy windows worth a mention. Wednesday morning, July 15th, goes completely glassy with a 1 ft SSW swell (18-second period) and no wind – that’s pretty special. The 21st of July also looks promising with a glassy start and a 2 ft S swell. The 22nd morning is dead calm again. By the 23rd, we’re back to glassy conditions with a 2 ft SSW swell with a 19-second period, which is a very long-period groundswell. This is the kind of swell that will bend right around the reef and offer some nice, long lines.

The 24th and 25th continue the theme of small, clean days. The 25th afternoon has a glassy start and a 1 ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, and the wind is light. It’s not going to be a roaring session, but for a small wave connoisseur, there’s plenty to smile about.

For the punters asking about the bigger stuff, the 18th of July has a 5 ft swell from the E, but it’s a short-period 6-second windswell with poor conditions. That’s more of a messy, choppy affair. The 24th afternoon has a 5 ft E swell with a 5-second period, which again looks pretty ordinary and more suited to a kite than a paddle.

So, the takeaway is clear: it’s a period of small, clean, and consistent groundswell. The best of the best is this weekend and the first few days of next week, with the glassy mornings in the second week being the real sleeper sessions. Keep your eyes on the glassy days and the long-period swells.

Rusty, signing off.

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