Surf spot

Big Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Big Beach in USA, Hawaii, Maui. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, Hawaii, Maui
Coordinates: 20.6324, -156.4484

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Wave height (m)	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSW	SSW	ESE	ESE	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	9.7	9.7	9.8	9.8	9.8	9.8	3.6	3.6	8.8	8.7	8.7	9.6	9.4	8.5	9.4	8.9	10	8.5	9.4	9.3	9.2	7.8	7	6.8	6.6	5.3	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.7	6	6	6.2	6.3	6.2	6	6	6	5.8	6	5.8	6	6	6.2	6	6	6	6.1	6.1	6	6.1	6.2	6.1	6	6
Wave energy (kJ)	50	47	48	48	44	44	7	7	35	34	34	39	37	33	37	28	29	33	32	31	22	26	28	31	38	37	42	48	50	51	52	75	89	109	120	118	112	95	89	87	89	97	102	102	105	107	105	109	107	111	113	111	111	107	102	99
Wind speed (km/h)	7.5	4.1	7.5	11.8	16.8	24.9	23.3	19.1	14.5	13.4	15.2	17.6	30.2	33	28.6	19.1	13.1	12.2	13.9	13.9	22.3	14.6	18.5	12.3	8.7	16.6	21.6	33.3	38.2	30.9	26.3	25.9	27.5	27.2	25.8	28	18.4	10.6	5	8.2	6.6	7	3.3	13	27.2	17.8	17.8	5.2	3.6	9.3	5.6	16.3	28.7	18.7	12.1	12
Wind direction	NNEOffshore	NEGlassy	NEOffshore	NNWCross-off	NCross-off	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	WNWCross	WCross-on	NNWCross-off	NOffshore	NCross-off	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEBlown out	NEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NNWCross-off	WNWCross	NWCross	NNWCross-off	NNEOffshore	NEGlassy	WCross-on	WSWCross-on	WCross-on	NWCross	NNWCross-off	NWGlassy	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WCross-on	NNWCross-off	NOffshore

Big Beach (Mākena State Park), Maui, Hawaiʻi

Big Beach is a long, wide, iconic stretch of golden sand on Maui’s south shore, known more for its stunning scenery and powerful surf than for beginner-friendly wave-riding. It faces open ocean and can produce strong shorebreak and heavy dumping waves, especially when south or southwest swells hit. The beach is beautiful, remote-feeling, and exposed, with very little natural protection from the ocean.

Surf conditions - Wave type: Powerful shorebreak, often steep and hollow near shore - Best swell: South to southwest swells - Best wind: Light offshore or calm conditions - Difficulty: Advanced to expert on larger days; can be hazardous for all levels due to shorebreak

What to expect - Big, clean waves on the right swell, but also a lot of impact and closeout sections - Strong currents and a shallow, steep beach profile - Crowds can gather when conditions are good, though the size of the beach spreads people out - High risk of injury from the heavy shorebreak, especially in shallow water

Hazards - Powerful shorebreak and shorepound - Strong currents and rip flows - Shallow takeoff zone - Limited protection and no real reef pass to mellow the waves

Best for - Bodyboarding, bodysurfing, and experienced surfers on the right day - Beachgoers who want scenery, swimming, and sunbathing when surf is moderate or small