Surf spot

Little beach

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

Country: USA, Hawaii, Maui
Coordinates: 20.6343, -156.4518

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	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	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.8	0.9	0.9	1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.5	1.4	1.4
Wave direction	E	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	ESE	ESE	SSW	SSW	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
Wave period (s)	7.7	9.4	9.4	10	9.7	9.3	9.2	9.3	9.3	9.1	9.4	9.5	4.5	4.5	8.8	8.7	8.7	8.7	9.4	9.3	9.3	8.6	9.4	9.6	9.8	8.4	9.4	8.6	7.3	8.1	8.1	8	8.2	7.9	7.7	5.8	5.5	5.7	5.8	6	6.4	6.6	6.7	6.8	6.9	6.7	6.6	6.6	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.6	6.5	6.3	6.2
Wave energy (kJ)	35	60	55	54	58	54	49	47	47	38	41	42	9	9	35	35	34	32	37	33	34	31	31	32	22	27	32	28	19	23	28	32	36	39	43	42	48	57	73	86	118	138	166	197	203	213	201	196	190	187	187	193	181	180	167	155
Wind speed (km/h)	4.8	7.1	6.3	10	10.7	30.6	25.2	18.3	7.3	1.9	7.4	11.3	16.8	22.3	21.7	18.9	14.3	12.4	12.7	12.3	24.5	28.1	21.7	17.8	14.8	12.7	12.7	15	21.3	23.6	9.5	9	15.1	19.5	23.2	26.8	16.5	33.3	26.6	22.9	24.1	23.8	32.4	34.5	27.6	20.2	25.6	25.2	10.2	4.3	5.1	11.3	30.8	29.3	18.6	14.5
Wind direction	NNEGlassy	NEOffshore	NNECross-off	NNWCross	NNWCross	NCross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	ENEGlassy	NEOffshore	NCross	NCross	NCross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NWCross-on	NCross-off	NNECross-off	NCross-off	NCross-off	NCross-off	NCross-off	NCross-off	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WNWCross-on	NCross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NCross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NCross-off	NCross-off	NCross-off	NCross	NWGlassy	NCross-off	WCross-on	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on

Little Beach (Maui, Hawaii) is a scenic, small, sheltered beach just south of Makena State Park on Maui’s south shore. It’s best known more for its laid-back, clothing-optional vibe and beautiful setting than for heavy, consistent surf.

Surf / wave character

Wave type: Usually a mellow beachbreak with occasional stronger sets.
Best conditions: Can work on south swells in summer.
Skill level: More suitable for intermediate surfers when it’s breaking; not typically a big-wave or high-performance spot.
Crowds: Can be crowded when conditions are good, but surf is often secondary to the beach scene.
Hazards: Shorebreak, rocks near the edges, currents, and changing sandbars.

Spot feel

Scenic: Golden sand, lava rock edges, and a view toward Molokini and the open Pacific.
Atmosphere: Relaxed, bohemian, and social.
Access: Walk-in from nearby Makena area; parking can be limited and sometimes requires a short hike.

Good to know

Little Beach is more famous as a beach destination than a surf destination.
If you’re mainly looking for surfing on Maui’s south shore, nearby Maluaka, Makena Landing, or Big Beach may offer more reliable surf options depending on swell and wind.