Makena State Park
Maui · Best window: morning
high confidence- Lifeguards on duty for safety updates (avoid water due to 4.3ft surf and strong shorebreak)
- Expansive shoreline for scenic walks and photography
- Food trucks and paid parking available
Maui's shores have solid surf (4.3-6.2ft) and ENE winds (10-11mph). 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 (4.3-6.2ft) with ENE winds at 10-11mph. 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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high confidenceMaui · Best window: afternoon
medium confidenceMaui · Best window: afternoon
medium confidenceAvoid water at all Maui beaches today due to solid surf (4.3-6.2ft) 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 (4.3-6.2ft) and ENE winds (10-11mph). 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 due to strong currents. Monitor updates from lifeguards.
Maui's shores are showing solid surf today, with Hoʻokipa (North Shore) reporting 6.2ft waves and Makena (Kihei Shore) at 4.3ft. ENE winds are blowing at 10-11mph. 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. [Confidence: high]
Patchy rain nearby with temperatures ranging from 71.9-76.3°F. ENE winds (10-11mph) and a low rain chance (18%) make for breezy conditions. Pack sunscreen and a light jacket-winds may feel cooler near the shore. Ocean conditions are best enjoyed from shore. [Confidence: high]
Hawaii officials urge wildfire preparedness as the dry season begins-99% of wildfires are human-caused. A statewide campaign encourages residents to sign up for emergency alerts and reduce wildfire risks around homes. No Maui-specific beach closures or advisories reported. [Confidence: high]
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.