Makena State Park
Maui · Best window: morning
high confidence- Lifeguards on duty for safety updates (avoid water due to 4.9ft surf and strong shorebreak)
- Expansive shoreline for scenic walks and photography
- Food trucks and paid parking available
Maui's shores have solid surf (4.9-5.6ft) and NE winds (7-9mph). Stick to scenic walks at Makena, Baldwin Beach, or Hoʻokipa's overlook. Avoid water due to strong currents.
Maui's shores are showing solid surf today (4.9-5.6ft) with NE winds at 7-9mph. While no active advisories are in place, ocean conditions remain hazardous due to strong currents and shorebreak. Stick to scenic beach walks, sheltered spots like Baldwin Beach, or lifeguarded areas like Makena State Park. Pack sunscreen, a light jacket, and enjoy the views from shore-ocean conditions are best enjoyed dry today.
Maui · Best window: morning
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medium confidenceMaui · Best window: afternoon
medium confidenceAvoid water at all Maui beaches today due to solid surf (4.9-5.6ft) and strong currents. Stick to scenic walks at Baldwin Beach or D.T. Fleming Park. Pack sunscreen, a light jacket, and water. Check with lifeguards before approaching the water-ocean conditions are hazardous.
Makena State Park is the safest option for families today, with lifeguards and a spacious shoreline. Keep children close to shore and avoid water contact due to strong shorebreak. Hoʻokipa is best for watching windsurfers from the overlook. Pack snacks, water, and sunscreen-conditions are partly cloudy but breezy.
Maui's shores have solid surf (4.9-5.6ft) and NE winds (7-9mph). Avoid water unless you are highly experienced and have verified conditions with lifeguards. Winds may create workable conditions for windsurfing at Hoʻokipa, but caution is advised. Monitor updates from lifeguards.
Maui's shores are showing solid surf today, with Hoʻokipa (North Shore) reporting 5.6ft waves and Makena (Kihei Shore) at 4.9ft. NE winds are blowing at 7-9mph. No active advisories are in place, but strong currents and shorebreak make ocean conditions hazardous. Avoid water unless you are experienced and have verified conditions with lifeguards.
Partly cloudy to patchy rain with temperatures ranging from 73.3-77.2°F. NE winds (7-9mph) and a low rain chance (20%) make for breezy conditions. Pack sunscreen and a light jacket-winds may feel cooler near the shore. Ocean conditions are best enjoyed from shore.
No Maui-specific beach closures or advisories reported. Maui prepares for the 58th Annual Makawao Parade and Rodeo as part of America250 celebrations. Hawaii's Department of Law Enforcement is expanding drone use for outdoor surveillance-some community members have privacy concerns. Always verify conditions with lifeguards before entering the water.
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.