Ma'alaea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what Ma'alaea has cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

First thing you need to know: this run starts off with a bit of a nothing burger. The first real call to paddle out isn’t until next week. We’ve got a few days of small, ordinary waves early on that are really just for getting the wetsuit wet, nothing to get excited about. The water temp is sittin' at a pleasant 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The best window of the whole forecast lands right around the 15th through the 19th. That’s your standout period. For me, the pick of the lot is the morning of Thursday, September 19th. We’re looking at a solid 2ft groundswell out of the SW with a period of 16 seconds, and combined wave energy is cooking at a strong 542. That’s real power behind those lines. The wind? Dead calm, glassy. For a spot like Ma'alaea that’s a *reef* break and inconsistent as it is, when it comes together like that, it’s magic. A long-period SW groundswell like this will wrap in there beautifully. Just keep in mind this spot is for advanced surfers, and crowds are possible, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

The early mornings of September 15th, 16th, and 18th are also winners, with glassy winds and consistent 2ft to 3ft SW and SSW swells pumping in moderate to strong energy (345 to 464). The wind is mostly off or glassy, so the surface will be clean as a whistle.

After that peak, the surf tapers off but stays rideable. The 23rd and 24th still have some decent 2ft to 2ft SW swell with moderate energy (316 to 362), but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze, so it’s more for the keen locals.

Honestly, if you can only pick one or two sessions, lock in the 19th morning. It’s the standout in a solid run. The rest of the second week is smaller and less reliable, but that one window is pure gold.

Rusty.

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