Honolua Bay Current Conditions Summary

Honolua Bay in Kapalua, HI is a point break, suited for advanced surfers. Current conditions: 1.8 ft waves, ene 16 mph (offshore), rising → high. Small for this break but conditions look fun — 1.8 ft with clean winds. Honolua Bay on West Maui is regarded as one of the best right-hand point breaks on Earth. Sit deep near the Cave section to connect through Racetracks and Keiki Bowl; avoid straightening out over shallow sections. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.

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Optimal Surf Conditions for Honolua Bay

Surf conditions at Honolua Bay, Kapalua, HI
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Best Wind

N–E

Best Swell

SW–ESE

Preferred Tide

1–3 ft

Best Months

January, February, March, October, November, and December

Mid tide, light east winds, 4–10 ft northwest swell

Wave Tips

Sit deep near the Cave section to connect through Racetracks and Keiki Bowl; avoid straightening out over shallow sections.

Crowd Tips

Be courteous in the lineup—take turns and watch for sets wrapping wide; locals know the wave intimately.

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