Ma'alaea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what Ma'alaea has in store for us.

Right off the bat, the forecast is a mixed bag. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 80°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. We've got some small windows of clean, rideable surf, but there are also a lot of days where you'll be scratching your head. The standout session looks to be a long way out, so you'll need to be patient.

For the morning of Wednesday, July 8th, it's small but workable with a 2ft SSW swell. The wind is a light cross-off from the NE, so the surface should be clean. The combined energy is moderate at 313, not powerful but enough for a longboard. After that, the rest of the week fades into small, ordinary conditions. Thursday the 9th morning will be glassy with a tiny 2ft S swell, but it's weak, and you'll be fighting for any wave. Friday the 10th morning looks slightly better with a 6ft E swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds and energy is moderate at 269. It'll be bumpy and not the best.

Then we hit a proper lull. From Saturday the 11th right through to Monday the 13th, it's pretty grim. The swell drops to 2ft and 2ft, with a long 15-18 second period that will have those waves breaking too straight for the beach at Ma'alaea. The wind is up to 12 mph from the NNE, making for a choppy cross-off mess. Honestly, this stretch is more interesting for kite surfing than paddling.

We get a tiny reprieve on Tuesday morning, July 14th, with glassy conditions and a 2ft SW swell. The combined energy is moderate at 274, but it's clean enough for a sneaky session. Wednesday the 15th morning is another glassy option with a long-period 18-second SSW swell at 1ft, so there's potential for a few clean, slow peelers if you're patient.

The real highlight, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is the morning of Sunday, July 20th. This is the one. We’ve got a solid 4ft S groundswell with a 15-second period, and the wind is glassy from the WNW. The combined energy jumps to a strong 765, showing there's real power in the water. It’s going to be clean, with proper shape. The break is inconsistent, so wait for the sets, but this is the best we’ve seen in the whole 16-day run. Monday the 21st morning also looks promising, with another glassy window and a 3ft S swell holding good energy at 499. Crowds are always a possibility here, so get in early.

The final week tails off again. Tuesday the 22nd starts clean, but by Wednesday afternoon the wind picks up to 16 mph, and the quality drops. From Thursday the 23rd onward, it's mostly small and blown out.

So, to sum it up: the next week is full of small, mediocre surf. Don't bother. The one standout is the morning of Sunday, July 20th. That's your best bet for a proper, clean session. Everything after that is a gamble.

Rusty.

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