Mahai'ula Bay
Big Island, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0m
- Period
- 12.1s
- Wind
- 3 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
Tide · today
Low · High in 1h205-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Pacific/Honolulu local
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Mahai'ula Bay is a beach break over mixed in Big Island, United States. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the W / NW / N with light offshore winds from the ESE. 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
- Beach
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- W, NW, N
- Best wind direction
- ESE
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Mahai'ula Bay surf FAQ
Is Mahai'ula Bay good for beginners?+
Mahai'ula Bay is a beach break over mixed, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Mahai'ula Bay?+
Different days call for different boards. Mahai'ula Bay can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Mahai'ula Bay?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the W / NW / N with light offshore winds from the ESE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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