Ma'alaea surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

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Ma'alaea surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ma'alaea sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (May 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 11PM. 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 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 2nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 2nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 2nd May)2ft (0.6m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Fri
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
6
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
105
106
70
93
87
150
106
90
58
55
31
28
42
31
84
100
69
70
71
92
89
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
5
NNW
10
NE
10
N
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
5
NW
10
NE
5
N
5
SW
0
W
5
WNW
5
WNW
5
ENE
5
NNE
0
W
10
NNE
0
NNW
5
WNW
5
NNE
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
4:05AM0.30m
4:57PM0.70m
4:44AM0.27m
5:36PM0.70m
5:26AM0.24m
6:18PM0.69m
6:18AM0.21m
7:04PM0.67m
7:24AM0.20m
7:55PM0.65m
8:44AM0.21m
8:48PM0.62m
10:02AM0.24m
Low Tide
10:55PM0.10m
9:31AM-0.04m
11:41PM0.10m
10:04AM-0.02m
00:30AM0.10m
10:40AM0.00m
1:23AM0.10m
11:21AM0.03m
2:21AM0.10m
12:07PM0.06m
3:20AM0.09m
1:02PM0.09m
4:11AM0.08m
2:09PM0.13m
clear
clear
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
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6:50
6:50
6:51
6:51
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
Temp °C
23
25
25
23
26
26
23
25
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
25
26
22
27
27
24
27
27
22
27
28
25
28
30
27
28
28
26
29
29
25
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
16
0.6
NW
15
0.6
NNW
14
0.5
NW
13
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
NW
12
0.5
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
NW
15
0.6
NNW
13
0.6
NNW
13
0.6
NNW
12
Energy kJ
133
183
136
85
87
150
106
90
58
72
68
63
58
29
84
100
69
79
120
111
104
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
14
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.4
NW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SE
4
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
84
106
70
93
53
52
33
19
60
55
29
28
3
24
25
25
68
70
71
92
89
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
11
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
NNE
6
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
NNE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
SSW
19
0.1
SE
8
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SE
4
0.3
SW
16
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
N
9
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
31
61
8
86
85
7
3
37
3
49
31
2
42
31
25
6
66
61
64
34
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
6
1.4
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
5
1.1
E
8
0.3
NNE
4
1
E
5
0.7
E
5
0.8
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.2
N
7
0.4
N
3
0.9
E
8
1
E
5
0.9
ESE
8
1
E
5
0.8
ESE
5
0.4
NNE
4
Energy kJ
105
229
172
246
223
160
65
148
4
52
22
85
109
3
3
105
42
96
43
29
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
9
0
0
0
0
0
9
0
14
9
9
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
6
6
5
4
7
6
7
6
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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.

Are you planning a vacation in Maui? If you are looking for accommodation near Ma'alaea, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Maui, consider staying in Kihei which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Maui where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Wailuku which is 10 km (6 miles) away, Kahului, Lanai - Lanai and Kaunakakai - Molokai.

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