
Surf Forecasts:
Ma'alaea surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, S swell with 334 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ma'alaea in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. 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 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ma'alaea over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right on, grab your board and let’s see what Ma’alaea has cooking. This isn’t a spot that pumps every day, and for the next few days it’s honestly pretty quiet—small, inconsistent waves with not much push. But hang tight, because this forecast builds into something special later on.
The water is sitting at 79.3°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Wednesday 15th July kicks things off with tiny 1.3ft glassy surf in the morning. The swell is a long-period SSW groundswell at 18 seconds, so there’s energy in the water (combined energy 230), but it’s just not showing up in size. Still, glassy conditions make it a nice paddle, but you won’t be getting many rides.
Thursday 16th sees a slight bump to 2.0ft, still a long-period SSW groundswell around 16-17 seconds. The energy picks up a bit (338-432). Thursday morning is pure glass, and if you’re desperate for a few clean little runners, that’s your window. Afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off breeze.
Friday 17th drops back to ordinary—small, clean, but very weak.
Saturday 18th morning is still tiny, but afternoon brings a weird one: a 5.6ft E windswell with a short 6-second period (combined energy 367). It’s glassy, but that short period and easterly direction are not what Ma’alaea is known for. This one may look more interesting for kite surfing than a proper paddle session.
Sunday 19th back to tiny, poor surf.
Monday 20th is where things start to wake up. 2.6ft of long-period SSW groundswell, combined energy around 376, and glassy conditions in the morning. This is the first real “decent” window—clean, small but workable, and that long-period groundswell will draw some nice lines across the reef.
Tuesday 21st stays similar: 2.6ft, steady SSW swell, clean with light winds.
Wednesday 22nd is a bit of a weird one—1.3ft but a very long 23-24 second period swell (energy up to 452). That kind of period is special but can break straight, though at a reef like Ma’alaea it could produce some very long, drawn-out rides if the tide cooperates. It’s only for the most patient and skilled.
Now, the real standout is the final week.
From Thursday 23rd July through to Monday 27th July, Ma’alaea is the place to be. The swell holds steady at 2.0ft to 3.0ft, all from the preferred SSW direction, with periods in the 15-20 second range. Combined energy climbs into the 400s and even hits 551 on the 25th. Winds are light or glassy for multiple mornings and afternoons, with very clean conditions.
The best of the best lands on Saturday 25th July and Sunday 26th July. Saturday morning you’ve got 2.0ft SSW groundswell with a 19-second period, glassy conditions, and energy of 533. Sunday morning goes 3.0ft of that same clean SSW swell, glassy calm, energy 539. Crowds are *possible* but with conditions that good, it’s worth the company.
After Monday 27th it trails off into small, ordinary surf again by the end of the month.
That Saturday 25th through Sunday 26th stretch is the one to circle on the calendar.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 13 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 6 | S 12 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
121 | 133 | 251 | 173 | 197 | 170 | 65 | 142 | 172 | 154 | 193 | 77 | 65 | 101 | 148 | 325 | 313 | 267 | 253 | 239 | 127 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:15PM0.85m | 5:39AM0.34m | 5:56PM0.78m | 6:35AM0.37m | 6:35PM0.70m | 7:33AM0.41m | 7:13PM0.61m | 8:36AM0.46m | 7:52PM0.51m | 9:40AM0.52m | 8:35PM0.43m | 10:43AM0.57m | 9:28PM0.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:52AM-0.04m | 00:10AM0.03m | 10:42AM0.01m | 00:44AM0.03m | 11:35AM0.08m | 1:17AM0.03m | 12:32PM0.15m | 1:49AM0.03m | 1:38PM0.22m | 2:23AM0.03m | 3:01PM0.27m | 3:01AM0.03m | 4:50PM0.29m | 3:43AM0.03m | |||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | W 14 | W 14 | SSW 17 | W 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
109 | 133 | 251 | 153 | 106 | 170 | 103 | 142 | 172 | 154 | 158 | 77 | 51 | 50 | 148 | 325 | 313 | 267 | 253 | 239 | 127 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | W 14 | SW 12 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | W 13 | SE 6 | W 13 | S 19 | S 18 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 11 |
168 | 163 | 159 | 173 | 197 | 106 | 35 | 66 | 61 | 30 | 16 | 29 | 65 | 101 | 41 | 51 | 50 | 69 | 44 | 67 | 59 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | N 8 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 6 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SE 6 | SE 6 | W 13 | SE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | W 12 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | N 5 | SW 15 |
121 | 121 | 11 | 82 | 65 | 5 | 65 | 35 | 9 | 8 | 30 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 60 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | N 3 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | NNE 3 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 7 | E 5 |
25 | — | 48 | 83 | 170 | 75 | 53 | 1 | 108 | 105 | 193 | 311 | 228 | 161 | 156 | — | 3 | 31 | 28 | 87 | 62 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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