Honolua Bay
United States · Pacific Islands
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.7m NE
Wind: 21 km/h ENE (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: NW
Cross-offshore wind. Still favourable, expect reasonably clean waves with some texture.
Swell is coming in at an oblique angle, some refraction expected.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:26Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Boardshorts weather. 26°C water.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
0.9m swell at 6s on a short period. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 26°C.
AI-generated summary for Honolua Bay. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Honolua Bay
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 6am (score: 6). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Swell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking about average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Honolua Bay.
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Honolua Bay
Honolua Bay is a world-class, intensely powerful right-hand point break located on the north-western coast of Maui, Hawaii. The geomorphology features a pronounced volcanic rock point that transitions into a vibrant, live coral reef shelf within the bay. When struck by massive north-westerly winter groundswells generated in the North Pacific, the wave energy refracts flawlessly around the point. A south-easterly offshore wind, heavily funnelled by the surrounding cliffs, grooms the wave to a pristine finish. The wave breaks mechanically across several distinct sections-including The Point, The Cave, and Keiki Bowl-often connecting to offer incredibly long rides featuring deep, cylindrical barrel sections and steep carving walls. Due to the intense speed, the shallow depth over the sharp coral, and the fiercely competitive line-up, Honolua Bay is strictly an advanced surfing location. It demands elite wave-reading skills and highly technical tube riding to navigate the high-consequence inside sections.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Honolua Bay. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Honolua Bay?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.