10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Ma'alaea, South Coast, Maui, USA
Ma'alaea (Freight Trains) is considered the world's fastest rideable wave—a 150-300+ yard barrel that fires only a handful of times per year when huge south swells slip through the gap between Kahoolawe and Maui. When it runs, it's one of surfing's greatest spectacles.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-12 with a score of 30/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 12/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
No alignment: Swell from 65° is outside workable range 160°-210°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 1.4m is below minimum 1.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 12s is below minimum 14s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 39° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Ma'alaea. Either swell direction (65°), size (1.4m), or wind (10 km/h from 39°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 65° (ENE) at 12s period
No alignment: Swell from 66° is outside workable range 160°-210°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 1.0m is below minimum 1.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 37° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
Poor conditions at Ma'alaea. Either swell direction (66°), size (1.0m), or wind (14 km/h from 37°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 66° (ENE) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 181° is 9° off optimal 190°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 1.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 10s is below minimum 14s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 31° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
Poor conditions at Ma'alaea. Either swell direction (181°), size (0.6m), or wind (12 km/h from 31°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 181° (S) at 10s period
Good alignment: Swell from 193° is 3° off optimal 190°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 1.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 35° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
Poor conditions at Ma'alaea. Either swell direction (193°), size (0.5m), or wind (12 km/h from 35°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 12s period
Good alignment: Swell from 197° is 7° off optimal 190°, still within prime range.
Short period: 11s is below minimum 14s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 38° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
Poor conditions at Ma'alaea. Either swell direction (197°), size (0.6m), or wind (12 km/h from 38°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 197° (SSW) at 11s period
Good alignment: Swell from 195° is 5° off optimal 190°, still within prime range.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 44° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
Poor conditions at Ma'alaea. Either swell direction (195°), size (0.5m), or wind (14 km/h from 44°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 195° (SSW) at 11s period
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 39° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
Poor conditions at Ma'alaea. Either swell direction (193°), size (0.6m), or wind (11 km/h from 39°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 12s period
Good alignment: Swell from 192° is 2° off optimal 190°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 1.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 13s is below minimum 14s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Poor conditions at Ma'alaea. Either swell direction (192°), size (0.7m), or wind (12 km/h from 38°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 192° (SSW) at 13s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Perfect alignment: Swell from 189° is within 5° of optimal 190°.
Moderate period: 15s meets minimum 14s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 43° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
Poor conditions at Ma'alaea. Either swell direction (189°), size (1.0m), or wind (13 km/h from 43°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 189° (S) at 15s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 224° is 34° off optimal 190°, barely within workable range 160°-210°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 38° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-10°.
Poor conditions at Ma'alaea. Either swell direction (224°), size (0.7m), or wind (15 km/h from 38°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 224° (SW) at 13s period
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