Surf Forecasts:
Ma'alaea surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with 178 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m 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 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ma'alaea over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, breaking down the Ma'alaea forecast for the next couple of weeks.
First off, let's be straight. The beginning of this run is a bit of a slow burn. The first few days are looking really small, with waves barely hitting 2 feet. The water temp is a comfortable 79.7°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The swell is coming from the south, but this spot likes it from the south, so we're just waiting for the right combo.
The first real glimpse of hope hits on Thursday, July 30th, in the afternoon. We get a glassy 1.6ft swell from the SW with a long period of 18 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 280. That's a clean, lined-up groundswell, but it's going to be a bit straight for the beach break, so keep your eyes on the reef. That's a solid option for a longboard on a quiet afternoon.
The real standout, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is the morning of Friday, August 7th. The swell is from the east, but it's a messy 4.6ft with a short period of 6 seconds, so the combined energy is moderate at 281. The wind is glassy, and the wave comment says "expect good surf conditions." It's going to be a bit of a lumpy, powerful wave, but for the size, it could be a lot of fun. This is our best bet, but it's a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.
Then, from Sunday, August 9th through Wednesday, August 12th, we get a sustained run of good, clean waves. The swell is a consistent 2.3ft to 3ft from the SSW with a nice 14-17 second period, and the combined energy is strong, hitting 441 on the Monday morning. The wind is light and cross-off or glassy, so the waves will be clean. This is a solid stretch of surf, but the 7th of August is still the one that stands out for the bigger push.
Keep in mind, Ma'alaea is an advanced reef break and it's inconsistent. It doesn't break every day, so when it lines up like this, it's a special treat. Crowds are sometimes a factor, so be ready to share the water.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | E 6 | S 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 6 | E 6 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 147 | 145 | 145 | 123 | 164 | 142 | 152 | 130 | 125 | 116 | 107 | 93 | 91 | 102 | 92 | 43 | 58 | 53 | 49 | 48 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:55PM0.80m | 3:59AM0.33m | 4:28PM0.78m | 4:39AM0.35m | 4:59PM0.76m | 5:21AM0.37m | 5:29PM0.71m | 6:06AM0.41m | 5:59PM0.65m | 6:57AM0.45m | 6:30PM0.58m | 7:54AM0.50m | 7:05PM0.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:47PM0.10m | 9:07AM0.02m | 11:12PM0.08m | 9:48AM0.04m | 11:39PM0.07m | 10:31AM0.07m | 00:05AM0.06m | 11:18AM0.11m | 00:34AM0.05m | 12:12PM0.16m | 1:06AM0.04m | 1:17PM0.22m | 1:42AM0.03m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 147 | 145 | 145 | 123 | 96 | 142 | 128 | 123 | 117 | 116 | 107 | 93 | 91 | 97 | 49 | 43 | 58 | 53 | 49 | 48 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | ENE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | NNE 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 |
| kJ | 14 | 10 | 26 | 22 | 48 | 80 | 14 | 130 | 125 | 75 | 47 | 42 | 22 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 13 | SW 21 | S 16 | N 7 | N 7 | SW 18 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SE 7 | S 11 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 17 | 43 | 17 | 8 | 152 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 40 | 26 | 16 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 6 | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 9 | E 5 | E 5 | — | E 4 |
| kJ | 50 | 21 | — | — | 164 | 127 | 173 | 200 | 329 | 266 | 302 | 373 | 418 | 102 | 92 | 340 | 54 | 27 | — | 25 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 10 |
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