Paukukalo_Wailuku Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Maui, USA)

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Paukukalo_Wailuku Surf Guide

Paukukalo_Wailuku in Maui is an exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the south southwest. Clean groundswells prevail and the best swell direction is from the north northeast. Both left (best) and right reef breaks.. Likely to be crowded if working. Take care of urchins, rips, rocks, locals and sharks.

Paukukalo_Wailuku Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef	3
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
fairly consistent	77°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Paukukalo_Wailuku:

The best conditions reported for surf at Paukukalo_Wailuku occur when a North-northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South-southwest.

Surf Forecasts:

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12 Day Forecast

What's the best time of year to surf Paukukalo_Wailuku (for consistent clean waves)?

decemberBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Paukukalo_Wailuku with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of December. Clean surfable waves are typically found 16% of the time in December while 45% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 39% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

16%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

45%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

39%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Paukukalo_Wailuku Location Map

Interactive Paukukalo_Wailuku surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Paukukalo_Wailuku is Kahului Airport (OGG) in Usa Maui Isl., 6 km (4 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Paukukalo_Wailuku is Kapalua (Lahania-kapalua) Airport (JHM), also in Usa Maui Isl., 21 km (13 miles) away.

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Paukukalo_Wailuku Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Friday, 18 April 2025, 07:59 Local Time

m, °C	Friday 18
ft, °F	5AM	8AM	11AM	2PM
Wave (ft)	NW	NNW	NNW	NNW
Period (s)	13	12	12	12
Wind (mph)
Wind State	glass	cross- on	cross	glass

What does Paukukalo_Wailuku look like?

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Tides at Paukukalo_Wailuku

Current tide and informaton

For Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii, 2 miles from Paukukalo_Wailuku.

Next High Water: 07:06pm | 2ft

Next Low Water: 10:19am | 0ft

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Paukukalo_Wailuku Sea Temperature

Warm in and out of the water temperature at Paukukalo_Wailuku today, but forecast to be overcast. With sea temperatures of 24.8 °C and a wind chill of 24.0 °C, most surfers will choose a shorty or a summer suit or just board shorts.

Today, many surfers would wear a shorty.

Current Temp*: 77°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite