Surf Forecasts:
Ma'alaea surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with E 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ma'alaea over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, this time with the numbers for the imperial crowd. Let's get into it.
We're lookin' at a pretty quiet stretch overall in the coming weeks. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no shockers there. The real standout window is gonna be the first week of September, with a couple of real sweet spots.
Our main event is Ma'alaea, a solid reef break that's exposed to the south swell and needs that direction. It's an advanced spot and it's inconsistent, so it won't be pumpin' all the time, but when it's on, it's on.
The pick of the bunch is Wednesday morning, September 2nd. We've got a clean 3ft south swell with a 16-second period, so proper groundswell energy. The wind is a light cross-off, and the combined energy is a moderate 379. That's gonna be a really fun session.
Another one to circle is Monday morning, September 7th, with a 3ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and a gentle cross-off breeze. The energy is a solid 373. But the morning of the 9th is where it gets interesting. Wednesday morning, September 9th, we've got a 3ft south swell, 14-second period, with a clean offshore NNW wind at 3 mph. That's a proper setup for the reef, and the energy is 444. It's the best combination of size, wind, and direction in the whole forecast.
The second week gets a bit more mixed. The morning of September 11th has a glassy 2ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and 362 of energy, which is nice for a quiet session. And the morning of September 13th shows a 4ft east swell, but it's got a short 6-second period, so it'll be a bit weak and choppy.
The rest of the time is a lot of small, ordinary swell with mostly cross-off winds. The afternoons are generally weaker or more wind-affected, so stick to the mornings. Between the 10th and the 13th, there are a few days with no real standouts, but the 11th morning is worth a look.
So, bottom line: if you're an advanced surfer lookin' for a clean, lined-up reef wave, mark your calendar for the morning of the 2nd, the 7th, and especially the 9th of September. The rest is small and inconsistent, but those windows are pure gold.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | S 13 | E 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | S 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 92 | 117 | 256 | 111 | 100 | 166 | 75 | 86 | 115 | 212 | 311 | 249 | 363 | 334 | 310 | 272 | 203 | 187 | 176 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | 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 | 4:53AM0.52m | 4:54PM0.63m | 5:35AM0.57m | 5:24PM0.57m | 6:23AM0.61m | 5:56PM0.49m | 7:18AM0.64m | 6:34PM0.42m | 8:23AM0.67m | 7:26PM0.35m | 9:35AM0.70m | 8:58PM0.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:41PM0.06m | 10:28AM0.10m | 11:08PM0.05m | 11:18AM0.14m | 11:37PM0.05m | 12:15PM0.19m | 00:11AM0.04m | 1:23PM0.23m | 00:50AM0.05m | 2:50PM0.25m | 1:38AM0.06m | 4:44PM0.24m | 2:38AM0.07m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 6:45 | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 19 | S 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 87 | 117 | 75 | 111 | 100 | 69 | 58 | 57 | 35 | 212 | 311 | 249 | 363 | 334 | 310 | 272 | 203 | 187 | 176 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | S 10 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SSE 10 | S 10 | NNE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | N 6 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 88 | 55 | 55 | 46 | 48 | 91 | 56 | 86 | 115 | 32 | 18 | 15 | 36 | 33 | 15 | 36 | 18 | 12 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SE 6 | S 12 | NNE 7 | SSW 16 | NNE 7 | SW 14 | NNE 8 | SW 14 | S 12 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | S 11 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | SSE 10 | N 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 80 | 74 | 9 | 44 | 9 | 53 | 11 | 52 | 11 | 32 | 49 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 2 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 12 | ESE 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 92 | 99 | 256 | 1 | 42 | 166 | 75 | 75 | 72 | 239 | 53 | 316 | 54 | 12 | 19 | 97 | 572 | 17 | 40 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
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