Ma'alaea Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.79° N 156.52° W

Ma'alaea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 28 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ma'alaea sea temperature is
27.1°C
0.6° 

Ma'alaea surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ma'alaea surf forecast from 29 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with 612 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with S 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 Thursday (Oct 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 29th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 29th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 29th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ma'alaea over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon morning).

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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:34AM0.83m
6:35PM0.26m
7:33AM0.80m
8:02PM0.25m
8:36AM0.77m
9:34PM0.28m
9:40AM0.73m
10:53PM0.34m
10:40AM0.69m
11:56PM0.42m
11:36AM0.64m
00:47AM0.51m
Low Tide
10:54PM0.00m
1:48PM0.14m
11:42PM0.04m
3:02PM0.13m
00:41AM0.09m
4:11PM0.12m
1:53AM0.14m
5:04PM0.09m
3:18AM0.18m
5:46PM0.07m
4:47AM0.20m
6:19PM0.05m
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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.

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