Paia, Hawaii
Water temperatures refreshed hourly from NOAA buoys and forecast models.
Paia 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.
Warm enough for boardshorts or a bikini
Data from Ho'okipa · Updated hourly
Current water temperatures at each surf spot. Temperatures can vary based on local conditions, currents, and depth.
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Break types, ratings, and local tips for each beach.
Hoʻokipa Beach Park on Maui's north shore is world famous for windsurfing and kitesurfing but also has excellent surf for experts. Multiple breaks—from the right-hand Pavilions to the fast left at Lanes—offer powerful waves over a shallow reef, and the trades can quickly turn the lineup into a challenging windswept arena. Beginners should stay on the sand and watch, as currents and urchins pose real dangers.
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