Ho'okipa
Maui · United States
Reef breakgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Surfing in the morning before the trades; the afternoon belongs to windsurfers. Best wind — S (offshore), 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 | Reef break |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | north |
| Working swell | from northwest — northeast |
| Coordinates | 20.9335, -156.357 |
FAQ
Is Ho'okipa good for beginners?
Ho'okipa 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 Ho'okipa 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/hookipa. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Maui
- Honolua Bay — Reef point, right-hander, advanced surfers
- Pe'ahi (Jaws) — Big-wave reef, advanced surfers
- Paia Bay — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates