Ho'okipa Current Conditions Summary
Ho'okipa in Paia, HI is a reef break, suited for advanced surfers. Current conditions: 4.9 ft waves, e 17 mph (onshore), falling → low. Size is there, but onshore wind hurts shape. Hoʻokipa Beach Park on Maui's north shore is world famous for windsurfing and kitesurfing but also has excellent surf for experts. Each peak has its own crowd; know which section you're surfing and watch the wind to adjust positioning. Wear booties to protect against the reef. 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 Ho'okipa
SW–NW
SSW–ESE
0.5–3 ft, rising
January through December
Mid tide, light west winds, 4–8 ft north or northeast swell
Each peak has its own crowd; know which section you're surfing and watch the wind to adjust positioning. Wear booties to protect against the reef.
Windsurfers and kiters often share the water; give them space and communicate; the lineup spreads out along the reef.
