Surf spot

La Perouse Bay

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

Country: USA, Hawaii, Maui
Coordinates: 20.5932, -156.4145

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	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	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.9	1	1	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4
Wave direction	SSW	E	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	E	SSW	ESE	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	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
Wave period (s)	8.7	7.7	9.4	9.6	9.4	9.4	9.2	9.2	9.2	9.1	6.7	9.3	4.2	8.6	8.8	8.8	8.7	9.4	9.4	9.3	9.4	9.3	9.3	9.4	8.8	8.4	9.4	9.3	7.4	8.1	8	8	8.2	7.8	6.8	6.3	6.1	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.5	6.7	6.8	7.2	7.2	7	6.9	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	7.3	7.3	7.2	6.5	6.5
Wave energy (kJ)	62	37	64	61	64	59	56	53	49	45	24	40	8	34	36	35	34	41	41	37	38	37	37	35	27	30	23	25	23	30	34	37	42	44	50	56	63	73	87	109	134	161	195	212	218	226	220	211	211	205	197	224	221	209	178	168
Wind speed (km/h)	10.8	4.8	7.2	14.5	27.4	32.7	20.2	13.4	11.7	4.8	2.9	14.4	25.1	24.5	9.5	9.4	7.6	5.1	6.2	17.3	18.5	13.9	7.3	11.2	7.9	1.9	3.9	18.6	33.2	34.8	12.3	5.2	1.6	4.1	3.1	19.7	28.1	12.6	8.3	1.3	1	2.9	1.3	22.5	22.1	21.1	18.4	19.9	17.7	19.4	19.2	35	39.7	42.1	34.6	29.6
Wind direction	ECross-off	ENEGlassy	ECross-off	ESECross	ESECross	ESECross	ECross-off	ECross-off	ECross-off	ENEGlassy	NGlassy	ESECross-on	ESECross	ESECross	NOffshore	ENECross-off	NEOffshore	NECross-off	ECross	ESECross	ESECross	ESECross	NOffshore	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	ENEGlassy	ENEGlassy	ESECross	ESECross	ESECross	ENECross-off	NWCross-off	SSEGlassy	NEGlassy	NEGlassy	ESECross	ECross	ESECross	ECross	SEGlassy	SWGlassy	WGlassy	NEGlassy	ESECross	ECross-off	ECross-off	ECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ECross-off	ECross	ESEBlown out	EBlown out	ECross-off	ECross-off

La Perouse Bay (Maui, Hawaii) is a rugged, scenic surf spot on the southern shore of Maui, near the end of the road past Wailea and Makena. It sits in a dramatic lava-rock landscape created by the Haleakalā volcanic flows, giving the area a wild, remote feel compared with many other Maui breaks.

Surf conditions

Wave type: Mostly reef/point-style surf over volcanic rock
Best swells: Works best with south and southwest swells
Wind: Offshore or light northeast trade winds are typically best
Skill level: Generally intermediate to advanced due to reef, rock, and variable access

What it’s like

La Perouse Bay is known for its powerful, clean waves when conditions line up, but it can also be challenging and unforgiving because of the shallow reef and sharp lava formations. It’s often less crowded than more famous Maui breaks, but that’s partly because it requires local knowledge and careful timing.

Hazards

Sharp lava rock and reef
Shallow sections
Strong currents on bigger days
Limited easy-entry/exit spots

Best time to surf

Summer months often bring the most consistent south swell energy
Early mornings can offer the cleanest winds

Vibe

Remote, raw, and beautiful. It’s more of a serious surf destination than a beginner-friendly beach break, with a strong natural setting and a sense of isolation.