Ma'alaea surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 07 May 2026 HST
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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 Thursday (May 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 11th May)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 11th May)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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 Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
1.2
E
6
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
1.2
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.7
E
6
0.3
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
S
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
69
70
62
92
91
84
45
70
88
58
34
88
163
191
54
129
82
42
65
37
33
Wind (km/h)
10
N
25
NNE
10
NNE
5
N
20
NNE
10
NNE
5
WNW
5
ENE
10
NNE
5
NNE
25
NNE
20
NE
10
NE
25
NNE
20
NNE
10
NNE
25
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
20
NE
25
NNE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
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
High Tide
8:44AM0.21m
8:48PM0.62m
10:02AM0.24m
9:43PM0.60m
11:06AM0.29m
10:35PM0.57m
11:58AM0.37m
11:26PM0.53m
12:43PM0.45m
00:14AM0.49m
1:25PM0.55m
1:00AM0.44m
2:07PM0.64m
1:46AM0.39m
Low Tide
1:02PM0.09m
4:11AM0.08m
2:09PM0.13m
4:52AM0.05m
3:26PM0.15m
5:27AM0.03m
4:46PM0.16m
5:58AM0.00m
6:02PM0.15m
6:29AM-0.03m
7:12PM0.13m
7:01AM-0.06m
8:16PM0.10m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
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5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
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6:52
6:52
6:52
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
26
26
24
26
26
23
26
26
24
26
26
24
27
27
24
26
25
22
25
26
23
27
27
24
28
28
23
29
28
25
28
26
23
27
27
23
26
24
20
23
25
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
16
0.7
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
13
0.8
NNW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.5
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.5
N
6
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.5
NNW
12
0.5
NNW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
NNW
10
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
8
Energy kJ
124
119
309
206
118
67
43
15
30
47
42
81
78
30
29
129
82
19
45
31
33
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
NW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
N
6
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
N
5
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
17
0.4
N
7
0.3
NNW
11
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
S
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SE
6
Energy kJ
69
174
41
92
91
84
6
70
8
58
5
32
61
101
54
15
22
42
65
37
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
NW
11
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.4
NW
10
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
S
15
0.2
ESE
5
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
66
70
62
34
34
30
45
42
41
5
34
5
7
10
6
26
4
38
3
5
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
4
0.8
NNE
4
0.7
ESE
4
0.7
NNE
4
0.5
NNE
4
0.7
E
5
0.7
E
5
1.2
E
6
1
E
5
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.7
E
6
0.4
NNE
7
1.1
E
6
0.6
N
7
0.5
NNE
6
0.2
ENE
2
0.4
NNE
3
0.2
ENE
3
Energy kJ
3
20
21
11
10
20
22
88
53
153
88
163
191
15
75
31
23
1
4
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
9
0
0
9
0
9
9
0
0
9
9
0
9
9
0
9
9
9
9
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
2
2
3
2
1
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
8
9
8
6
4
7
5
5
5
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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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