Ma'alaea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Ma'alaea over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week or so is mostly a write-off. We’ve got a long, dry stretch from now until the 9th of August where the surf is just not cooperating. There’s very little energy, and what’s there is pretty messy. Don’t bother paddling out for the first week; it’s a real bummer.

The pattern starts to shift around Monday the 9th of August. That’s when we finally see some life. The standout window is the morning of Sunday the 9th. It’s not huge, with a 2ft SSW swell, but the period is a very long 20 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, meaning it’ll have some real push and shape. The wind will be glassy, dead calm, and the water is sitting at a warm 80°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is strong at 447, so there’s definitely some power in the water. The only thing to keep in mind is that this spot is inconsistent, and it’s a reef break, so it’s for advanced surfers only. When it’s on, it’s on, but you’ll have to be patient.

The following morning, Monday the 10th, looks promising too. Another 3ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, and the combined energy is even higher at 504. The wind is glassy again in the morning, and offshore in the afternoon. This is a solid, clean run of waves for the experienced crew. Just remember, the crowds are sometimes here, so you might have a few others in the lineup.

The rest of the second week sees smaller, more average surf, but nothing that really screams “drop everything and go.” The 11th has some energy but the wind turns a bit onshore, and the tide might be a factor.

So, to sum it up: suffer through the first week, and then get ready for a couple of really good, clean days around the 9th and 10th of August. It’s all about the long-period groundswell and glassy conditions. Stay sharp.

Rusty.

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