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Maui Beach Conditions Today

Surf, weather, safety alerts, and the best beaches for 2026-05-05.

At a glance

Best beach
Hoʻokipa Beach Park
Best time
morning
Confidence
high
Water advisories
None reported
Maui's Patchy Rain: Scenic Walks & Sheltered Views beach conditions image

Maui is under patchy rain today, with a 65-100% chance of showers at Hoʻokipa and Makena. Easterly winds at 8.9-9.8 mph are creating choppy ocean conditions, making swimming risky. While the water isn't ideal, Maui's beaches still offer scenic walks, lifeguard updates, and shelter from the rain. No active ocean advisories, but always check with lifeguards before entering-especially at Makena, where shorebreak is dangerous.

Recommended Beaches

Neighborhood: Paia

Hoʻokipa Beach Park

Maui · Best window: morning

high confidence
  • Scenic overlook for watching surfers/windsurfers from shore (picnic tables available)
  • 5.1ft waves-best for experienced surfers only (avoid water if inexperienced)
  • Less crowded in the morning before winds pick up
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Neighborhood: Makena

Makena State Park

Maui · Best window: morning

high confidence
  • Expansive shoreline for dry walks (3.9ft waves-caution due to shorebreak)
  • Lifeguards on duty for safety updates and weather advisories
  • Food trucks and paid parking available for convenience
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Neighborhood: Paia

Baldwin Beach Park

Maui · Best window: morning

medium confidence
  • Wide, sandy shoreline for sheltered walks (avoid water due to currents)
  • Less crowded than Kihei beaches
  • Picnic areas and restrooms available
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Neighborhood: Kapalua

D.T. Fleming Park

Maui · Best window: midday

medium confidence
  • Sheltered from strong winds, ideal for dry beach walks between showers
  • Scenic coastal views with fewer crowds
  • Picnic areas for a relaxed lunch
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Kanaha Beach Park

Maui · Best window: morning

low confidence
  • Fallback to keep links valid when generated recommendations are invalid.
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Full Briefing

Ocean Conditions

high

Maui's ocean is choppy today, with easterly winds at 8.9-9.8 mph creating rough conditions. Hoʻokipa Beach Park has solid 5.1ft waves, best for experienced surfers/windsurfers. Makena State Park's waves are moderate at 3.9ft, but shorebreak makes swimming risky. No active advisories, but verify conditions with lifeguards before entering.

Weather Snapshot

high

Patchy rain lingers over Maui today, with a 65-100% chance of showers at Hoʻokipa and Makena. Temperatures range from 69.9-74.4°F, with easterly winds at 8.9-9.8 mph. Expect intermittent rain, especially in Kihei, with drier conditions possible on the North Shore later in the day.

News To Know

medium

No Maui-specific beach or ocean advisories reported. Today is Red Dress Day in Hilo, honoring missing and murdered Indigenous women. Cinco de Mayo celebrations on Oahu feature unique taco twists at local restaurants.

Quick Hits

  • Hoʻokipa's 5.1ft waves are ideal for experienced surfers/windsurfers (avoid water if inexperienced).
  • Makena's shorebreak makes swimming risky-stick to dry walks.
  • No ocean advisories-check with lifeguards for real-time updates.
  • Easterly winds (8.9-9.8 mph) create choppy conditions-pack a windbreaker.
  • Red Dress Day in Hilo honors missing and murdered Indigenous women today.

Disclaimer: This update is generated using AI and automated data sources including weather APIs, surf forecasts, and news feeds. It is not professional safety advice. Ocean conditions change rapidly and may differ from what is described here. Always check with on-site lifeguards, observe posted warning signs, and consult official sources such as the National Weather Service before entering the water. HawaiiYeah assumes no liability for injury, loss, or damage arising from use of this information. See our full disclaimer.

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