Maui's North Shore (Hoʻokipa) and Kihei Shore (Makena) see solid surf (4.6-6.3ft). Patchy rain (15-16% chance) and steady E winds (13 mph) make for windy conditions. Stick to scenic walks, sheltered spots, or lifeguarded areas. Ocean conditions vary-check with lifeguards before entering.
Maui's shores are active today, with Hoʻokipa (North Shore) seeing solid 6.3ft surf and Makena (Kihei Shore) at 4.6ft with strong shorebreak-swimming is risky at both. Patchy rain (15-16% chance) and steady E winds (13 mph) make for windy conditions. Stick to scenic beach walks, sheltered spots like Baldwin Beach, or lifeguarded areas. No active ocean safety advisories, but ocean conditions vary by shore. Pack windbreaker, sunscreen, and caution-lifeguards are your best source for real-time updates.
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medium confidenceAvoid water at Hoʻokipa (6.3ft waves) and Makena (4.6ft waves with strong shorebreak). Stick to scenic walks at Baldwin Beach or D.T. Fleming Park. Pack a windbreaker (13 mph E winds) and sunscreen. Check with lifeguards before entering the water-ocean conditions vary by shore.
Makena State Park is the safest option for families, with lifeguards and a spacious shoreline. Keep children close to shore and avoid water contact due to shorebreak. Hoʻokipa is best for watching surfers from the overlook. Pack snacks, water, and a windbreaker-conditions are windy but dry.
Hoʻokipa's 6.3ft waves are suitable for experienced surfers/windsurfers, but caution is advised due to wind chop. Avoid water at Makena due to strong shorebreak. Monitor wind conditions-steady E winds (13 mph) may create challenging conditions. Verify conditions with lifeguards.
Maui's North Shore (Hoʻokipa) has solid 6.3ft surf, while the Kihei Shore (Makena) sees 4.6ft waves with strong shorebreak-swimming is risky at both. E winds (13 mph) create moderate chop. No active ocean safety advisories, but verify conditions with lifeguards before entering.
Patchy rain lingers on Maui today (15-16% chance), with steady E winds (13 mph). Temperatures range from 70-76°F. Pack a windbreaker and sunscreen-conditions are ideal for scenic beach walks but ocean conditions vary by shore.
Wailea Beach was ranked among the top 10 best beaches in the U.S. for 2026. A magnitude-4.6 earthquake struck offshore the Big Island on June 3, with shaking reported across parts of Maui-no tsunami warning or beach closures were issued. Federal funding ($46M) was secured for Native Hawaiian education programs. No active ocean safety advisories for Maui.
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.