Makena State Park
Maui · Best window: morning
high confidence- Expansive shoreline for scenic walks (4.4ft waves-strong shorebreak, avoid water)
- Lifeguards on duty for safety updates
- Food trucks and paid parking available for convenience
Maui's beaches see steady surf today. Hoʻokipa (5.6ft) and Makena (4.4ft) have solid waves-swimming not recommended. E winds (11mph), light rain (18-19%). Stick to scenic walks, sheltered spots, or lifeguarded areas. No active advisories.
Maui's ocean conditions remain steady today, with Hoʻokipa's North Shore holding solid 5.6ft surf and Makena's Kihei Shore at 4.4ft-both too powerful for casual swimming. Steady E winds (11mph) and light rain (18-19% chance) make for breezy but dry conditions. Stick to scenic beach walks, sheltered spots like Baldwin Beach, or lifeguarded areas. No active ocean safety advisories, but verify conditions with lifeguards before entering the water. Pack a windbreaker and sunscreen-ocean conditions are best enjoyed from shore.
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medium confidenceAvoid water at all Maui beaches today due to solid surf conditions. Stick to scenic walks at Baldwin Beach or D.T. Fleming Park. Pack a windbreaker (11mph E winds) and sunscreen. Check with lifeguards before entering the water-ocean conditions are unpredictable.
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 strong shorebreak. Hoʻokipa is best for watching surfers from the overlook. Pack snacks, water, and a windbreaker-conditions are breezy but dry.
Hoʻokipa's 5.6ft waves are for experienced surfers/windsurfers only, but caution is advised due to steady conditions. Avoid water at Makena due to strong shorebreak. Monitor wind conditions-steady E winds (11mph) may create challenging conditions. Verify conditions with lifeguards before entering.
Maui's shores see steady surf today. Hoʻokipa (North Shore) has solid 5.6ft waves, while Makena (Kihei Shore) holds 4.4ft surf with strong shorebreak-swimming is not recommended at either. E winds (11mph) create moderate chop. No active ocean safety advisories, but verify conditions with lifeguards before entering. Avoid water if inexperienced.
Light rain lingers on Maui today (18-19% chance), with steady E winds (11mph). Temperatures range from 71-74°F. Pack a windbreaker and sunscreen-conditions are ideal for scenic beach walks but ocean conditions are best enjoyed from shore.
No Maui-specific ocean safety advisories or closures reported. Waianapanapa State Park in Hana will partially close for construction starting July 6, but beach access remains unaffected for now. Tropical Storm Amanda is forming in the eastern Pacific, signaling a busier hurricane season, but no direct warnings for Maui. Atlantis Submarines has restarted tours in Lahaina, offering underwater views of thriving sea life.
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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.