Surf Forecasts:
Ma'alaea surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, S swell with 593 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 5s 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ma'alaea over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk surf. Ma'alaea is your spot, and the water’s sitting at about 81°, which is right where it should be for this time of year.
The swell is coming from the south, which is exactly what this reef wants. Thursday morning (27th August) is the pick of the bunch – 3 ft of south swell with a 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and with only a light 5 km/h breeze out of the NNE, it’s going to be glassy. The combined energy is 619, which is a solid pulse. This is the session to circle.
Friday morning is also good. Slightly smaller at 3 ft, but still 14 seconds and clean. Energy is moderate at 322.
Saturday afternoon throws in a 6 ft easterly swell, but the period is only 6 seconds. That’s short and lumpy, not great for shape. It’s surfable, but not the quality you’d want.
Then things calm down. Sunday through Tuesday morning is mostly small, with Tuesday morning offering a tiny 2 ft south-southwest swell at 18 seconds and glassy conditions. Clean but small.
The real standout in the second week is Monday the 7th of September. Both morning and afternoon have 3 ft of south-southwest swell at 15 seconds, with glassy winds in the morning and a light offshore breeze in the afternoon. Energy is 354 in the morning and 403 in the afternoon. That’s a great day.
Tuesday the 8th holds similar conditions, and Wednesday the 9th morning brings 5 ft of east swell, but again with a short 6-second period. Clean, but not the best shape.
From the 9th afternoon onward, the wind picks up, the swell drops, and conditions get poor. The last few days are mostly a loss.
So, bottom line: Thursday morning (27th August) and Monday the 7th of September are your best bets. Ma'alaea is an inconsistent reef, so when it’s good, you need to be there. The swell stays small enough for most decent surfers, and the south direction is spot on.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | E 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | E 5 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 227 | 177 | 481 | 322 | 477 | 260 | 320 | 126 | 117 | 214 | 111 | 146 | 91 | 89 | 106 | 117 | 212 | 180 | 230 | 280 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore 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 | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:22PM0.77m | 3:37AM0.44m | 3:54PM0.74m | 4:15AM0.48m | 4:24PM0.69m | 4:53AM0.52m | 4:54PM0.63m | 5:35AM0.57m | 5:24PM0.57m | 6:23AM0.61m | 5:56PM0.49m | 7:18AM0.64m | 6:34PM0.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:53PM0.10m | 8:58AM0.06m | 10:17PM0.08m | 9:42AM0.08m | 10:41PM0.06m | 10:28AM0.10m | 11:08PM0.05m | 11:18AM0.14m | 11:37PM0.05m | 12:15PM0.19m | 00:11AM0.04m | 1:23PM0.23m | 00:50AM0.05m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 227 | 177 | 481 | 322 | 477 | 260 | 320 | 126 | 117 | 49 | 111 | 146 | 69 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 212 | 180 | 230 | 280 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | NNW 9 | NE 6 | SW 19 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 12 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 62 | 98 | 73 | 48 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 45 | 48 | 91 | 89 | 86 | 117 | 32 | 32 | 49 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | N 10 | N 5 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | W 10 | SE 6 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | SSW 19 | NNE 7 | SSW 14 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 10 |
| kJ | 44 | 87 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 80 | 74 | 28 | 13 | 9 | 72 | 11 | 40 | 18 | 11 | 19 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | NNE 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 7 | E 5 | E 5 | NNE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 170 | 83 | 65 | 90 | 54 | 50 | 7 | 92 | 94 | 214 | 65 | 70 | 107 | 70 | 106 | 19 | 50 | 102 | 129 | 54 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
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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).
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