Surf Forecasts:
Ma'alaea surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,850 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ma'alaea over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Ma'alaea over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of days ahead, but don’t be fooled—this place is notoriously inconsistent, so when it turns on, you’ve got to move. The first few days are just a warm-up, but by the end of the first week, we’re looking at something special. There’s a bit of a dry spell after that, but the second week brings some interesting long-period energy.
The first real standout hits on Monday, September 7th. The morning is looking prime with a light glassy wind from the WNW, and the swell is coming in from the southwest at a clean 4ft, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is strong (976), and the water is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This is the pick of the first week—clean, lined-up, and with that reef bottom doing its work. It’s an advanced spot, so don’t paddle out if you’re not ready for a tricky reef.
Tuesday, September 8th brings a bigger jump in size—7ft from the southwest in the morning, with a 14-second period. The energy is pumping (2737), but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. This is expert territory for sure, and the crowds are possible, so keep your head on a swivel.
After that, the swell backs off into the second week, but Monday, September 14th morning is worth a shout. Glassy conditions, 5ft from the south, but the period is short at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and mushy. The energy is moderate (403), but it’s clean and fun for a session.
Later in the week, Tuesday, September 15th and Wednesday, September 16th are interesting for the long-period lovers. The swell drops to 2ft to 3ft, but the period jumps to 20-21 seconds. That’s very long period groundswell, and at a reef break like Ma'alaea, it’ll be lined up and walling, but the sets will be few and far between. The combined energy is moderate (438-515), so don’t expect a lot of push, but the shape will be beautiful.
Overall, the best bet is that Monday, September 7th morning window. It’s not often this spot lines up with glassy wind and a solid southwest swell, so if you’re on the island, that’s your moment.
Stay stoked, and keep your eyes on the horizon.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 363 | 334 | 310 | 212 | 206 | 340 | 451 | 367 | 357 | 302 | 411 | 469 | 393 | 251 | 380 | 329 | 545 | 874 | 1203 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 8:23AM0.67m | 7:26PM0.35m | 9:35AM0.70m | 8:58PM0.29m | 10:46AM0.74m | 10:46PM0.28m | 11:50AM0.78m | 00:06AM0.30m | 12:47PM0.81m | 1:07AM0.35m | 1:36PM0.82m | 1:58AM0.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:50AM0.05m | 2:50PM0.25m | 1:38AM0.06m | 4:44PM0.24m | 2:38AM0.07m | 6:25PM0.20m | 3:49AM0.08m | 7:20PM0.16m | 5:02AM0.07m | 8:00PM0.12m | 6:10AM0.06m | 8:32PM0.09m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 6:42 | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 363 | 334 | 310 | 212 | 206 | 340 | 451 | 367 | 357 | 302 | 411 | 469 | 393 | 251 | 380 | 308 | 545 | 874 | 1203 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 11 | SSE 12 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | SW 17 | S 10 | NNE 6 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 15 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 52 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 76 | 49 | 13 | 201 | 201 | 329 | 385 | 385 | 880 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | ESE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | E 14 | SE 6 | SSE 10 | NNE 6 | S 12 | S 12 | NNE 5 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | NNE 12 |
| kJ | 34 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 33 | 7 | 25 | 44 | 9 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 14 | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 6 |
| kJ | 89 | 254 | 469 | 12 | 322 | 295 | 269 | 188 | 1285 | 105 | 27 | — | — | 10 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 22 | 185 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
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