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Grandma's

Maui, United States · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
0
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Poor
Flat · Soft · N
Wave
0.2m
Period
6.3s
Wind
5 km/h Onshore
Tide
High

5-day forecast

Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Pacific/Honolulu local

Friday

7 Aug
14:00
0.2m
6.7s
4 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.2m
7.1s
4 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.2m
7.4s
5 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.2m
6.3s
5 km/h
Onshore

Saturday

8 Aug
06:00
0.2m
5.3s
10 km/h
Onshore
09:00
0.2m
5.7s
7 km/h
Onshore
12:00
0.2m
6s
2 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.2m
6.5s
3 km/h
Offshore
18:00
0.2m
6.1s
2 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.3m
6.5s
2 km/h
Onshore

Sunday

9 Aug
06:00
0.3m
6.1s
8 km/h
Onshore
09:00
0.2m
6.5s
8 km/h
Onshore
12:00
0.2m
6.6s
9 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.2m
6.8s
3 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.2m
6.8s
3 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.2m
6.2s
7 km/h
Onshore

Monday

10 Aug
06:00
0.2m
6.2s
12 km/h
Onshore
09:00
0.2m
6.6s
9 km/h
Onshore
12:00
0.2m
6.4s
5 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.2m
6.2s
5 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.2m
6.9s
4 km/h
Onshore
21:00
0.2m
6.4s
6 km/h
Onshore

Tuesday

11 Aug
06:00
0.1m
5.4s
8 km/h
Onshore
09:00
0.1m
6.2s
5 km/h
Onshore
12:00
0.1m
6.7s
3 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.1m
5.7s
4 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.1m
5.2s
9 km/h
Onshore
21:00
0.1m
5.2s
11 km/h
Onshore

Wednesday

12 Aug
06:00
0.1m
5.5s
8 km/h
Onshore
09:00
0.1m
5.5s
8 km/h
Onshore
12:00
0.1m
5.8s
3 km/h
Onshore
13:00
0.1m
6s
2 km/h
Cross

About Grandma's

Grandma's is a reef break over coral in Maui, United States. It's at its best on 0.6–1.7999999999999998m swells, around mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.

Break type
Reef
Bottom
Coral
Best tide
mid
Ideal wave size
0.6m – 1.7999999999999998m

Grandma's surf FAQ

Is Grandma's good for beginners?+

Grandma's is a reef break over coral, usually breaking in the 0.6–1.7999999999999998m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.

What's the best board for Grandma's?+

Different days call for different boards. Grandma's handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.

What tide is best for surfing Grandma's?+

Grandma's tends to work best around mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.

What are the best conditions for Grandma's?+

Look for 0.6–1.7999999999999998m of swell. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.

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