Honolua Bay
Honolua Bay is Maui's crown jewel—Hawaii's best point break offering 200-400 meter rides through multiple sections (Coconuts, The Cave, Keiki Bowl). Molokai island shadows pure NW swells, so it needs a N component to fire. When it's on, it's world-class.
Honolua Bay surf forecast
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NNW (330°)
- Direction range
- 315° - 20°
- Size range
- 1.8m - 4.6m
- Ideal size
- 3.1m - 3.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 18s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (120°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 160°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
24°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
6m+
Board
Shortboard
Consistency
5/10
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
8/10
Access: Trail from parking area. Short walk through trees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Honolua Bay?
The Honolua Bay profile favors mid tide. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Honolua Bay?
The Honolua Bay profile uses wind from ESE (120°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 90° to 160°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Honolua Bay?
The Honolua Bay scoring profile favors swell from NNW (315° to 20°), a swell-height range of 1.8m to 4.6m, and a reference period of 18s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Honolua Bay?
The main season at Honolua Bay is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Nov-Mar. Hawaii's best point break. Molokai shadows pure NW; needs N component.
How do I get to Honolua Bay?
The spot profile lists OGG as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 45 minutes. Trail from parking area. Short walk through trees.
What kind of wave is Honolua Bay?
Honolua Bay is a point break, a right-hander over a reef bottom. Difficulty is rated 7/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Nov-Mar. Hawaii's best point break. Molokai shadows pure NW; needs N component.
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