Kaanapali Beach
beach
A long sandy beach on West Maui’s resort coast, south of Black Rock.
Lahaina water temperature today
Lahaina, Hawaii
Lahaina water temperature today is 83°F. Is it cold? It's warm for most people, so plan on boardshorts.
Water temperature refreshed hourly from an observed station reading.
Lahaina stays warm year-round with water temps rarely dipping below the mid-70s. A rashguard handles most sessions, and reef booties are more important than neoprene here. Use this guide to plan around trade wind shifts and seasonal swell patterns.
83°F1° this week
Boardshorts
Warm enough for boardshorts or a bikini
7-Day Temperature Trend
Data from Kaanapali Beach · Updated hourly
Beach Water Temperatures
Current water temperatures at each surf spot. Temperatures can vary based on local conditions, currents, and depth.
Surf spots in Lahaina
Featured Beaches
4 spots
Kaanapali Beach
IntermediateA long sandy beach on West Maui’s resort coast, south of Black Rock.
Lahaina Harbor (Breakwall)
IntermediateLahaina Harbor's Breakwall is a popular surf break in the heart of Lahaina, with an inside section used by surf schools and an outside section that produces steep lefts on a good south swell. The wave breaks beside the harbor's jetty over a shallow reef, so it gets shallow at low tide, but a mid-to-high tide provides fun walls up to head high. Crowds are heavy and the name "Snakewall" reflects the constant jockeying for position.
Napili Bay Beach
IntermediateA sandy crescent along Nāpili Bay on Maui’s northwest coast.
Pohaku Park (S-Turns)
IntermediateA West Maui surf park with rocky shoreline and a small sandy southern section.
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Featured Beaches(4)
Spot guide for Lahaina
Break types, ratings, and local tips for each beach.
Lahaina Harbor (Breakwall)
jetty
intermediate
Lahaina Harbor's Breakwall is a popular surf break in the heart of Lahaina, with an inside section used by surf schools and an outside section that produces steep lefts on a good south swell. The wave breaks beside the harbor's jetty over a shallow reef, so it gets shallow at low tide, but a mid-to-high tide provides fun walls up to head high. Crowds are heavy and the name "Snakewall" reflects the constant jockeying for position.
Napili Bay Beach
beach
A sandy crescent along Nāpili Bay on Maui’s northwest coast.
A West Maui surf park with rocky shoreline and a small sandy southern section.
What to know about water temperature
- Weekly temperature trends and seasonal averages
- Gear recommendations for dawn patrol versus midday
- Upwelling signals that drop temps overnight
- Health and recovery tips for long cold sessions
Surf Guides for Lahaina
Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Lahaina
- Lahaina water is 83°F today, which is warm for most people, so most surfers wear boardshorts. Wind, air temperature, and session length change how cold it feels.
- Lahaina water is 83°F today. Readings differ from beach to beach and through the day, so check the per-beach temperatures on this page before you go.
- Water temperatures in Lahaina typically range from 73-80°F. For summer, boardshorts or rashguard is recommended. In winter, you'll want spring suit optional. Spring and fall may require adjusting based on your cold tolerance.
- Yes! During year-round, water temperatures in Lahaina are warm enough to surf in boardshorts. Outside that window, boardshorts or rashguard is a good baseline for comfortable sessions.
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