Olowalu
Maui South · United States
Reefgood for beginners and intermediates
Peaks on the wide reef by the highway, in summer. Best wind — N-NE.
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 |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | 20.81, -156.623 |
FAQ
Is Olowalu good for beginners?
Yes, Olowalu works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Olowalu 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/olowalu. 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
- 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
- Big Beach (Makena) — Shore break, intermediates and advanced surfers