Big Beach (Makena)
Maui South · United States
Shore breakgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Powerful bodyboarding shorebreak. Best wind — E, mornings.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Shore break |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | 20.6315, -156.448 |
FAQ
Is Big Beach (Makena) good for beginners?
Big Beach (Makena) is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Big Beach (Makena) today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#maui-south/big-beach-maui. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Maui South
- Lahaina Breakwall — surf spot, beginners and intermediates
- Puamana — Mellow reef, beginners and intermediates
- Launiupoko — Mellow reef, beginners
- Olowalu — Reef, beginners and intermediates
- Thousand Peaks — Reef, many peaks, beginners and intermediates
- Ma'alaea — Reef by the jetty, right-hander, advanced surfers
- Kihei (Cove Park) — Mellow beach break in a bay, beginners