Surf spot

Paia bay

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

Country: USA, Hawaii, Maui
Coordinates: 20.9165, -156.3847

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Wave height (m)	1.1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.9	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.2
Wave direction	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	6.5	6.3	6.6	6.8	7	7	7.3	7.3	7.3	6.8	6.7	6.8	6.7	6.9	7.1	7	7	7	6.9	6.7	6	5.8	6.3	6.7	5	4.2	5.2	5.3	6.7	6.7	6.5	7.2	8.2	8.2	8.1	8.6	8.9	8.9	8.7	6.3	6.3	7	8	7.8	8.1	7.8	7.7	7.7	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.4	7.5	7.4	7.3	7.2
Wave energy (kJ)	108	77	113	118	121	120	123	124	129	123	117	110	101	91	89	83	77	70	64	59	55	50	48	39	25	21	27	24	36	36	35	34	45	45	50	43	43	46	54	61	67	56	90	90	88	100	109	114	115	121	123	123	129	128	137	142
Wind speed (km/h)	12.3	13.2	16.2	22.5	24.9	20.8	19.2	18.5	13.8	13.1	16.1	25.6	21.1	21.3	19.6	20.7	18.1	17.4	20	26.8	29.5	26	23.1	22.6	19.6	17	20.2	25.3	28.2	24.8	23.9	22.7	23.1	21.6	26.3	32.8	34.9	29.2	28	25.9	23.6	23.8	26.4	29.4	34	28.9	25.3	23.8	21	20.2	22.3	26.8	32.7	28.2	23.1	18.1
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Paia Bay, Maui, Hawaii (USA) is a classic North Shore Maui surf spot with a relaxed beach-town vibe and a mix of fun, playful waves and occasional power.

Quick overview

Type: Beach break with shifting sandbars
Best for: Intermediate surfers, longboarders, and beginners on smaller days
Wave character: Usually soft, rippable, and fun; can get hollow and more serious when the swell picks up
Crowd: Can be busy, especially when conditions are good
Scenery: Beautiful tropical setting right by the town of Paia

Surf conditions

Paia Bay works best with N to NNE swells and generally prefers light offshore or clean wind conditions. Because it’s a beach break, the peaks can move around, so surfers often need to read the sandbars and position carefully.

Small days: Good for learning, longboarding, and casual cruising
Medium swell: More consistent and fun, with multiple peaks
Big swell: Can become powerful and uneven, with stronger currents and more challenging takeoffs

Hazards

Shifting sandbars make the wave shape inconsistent
Strong currents can develop, especially when the swell is larger
Rocky sections / reef nearby in some areas
Crowds and local traffic in the lineup
Shorebreak can be intense on bigger days

Vibe

Paia Bay has a laid-back Maui feel, with a mix of locals, visitors, and surfers passing through. It’s a great spot for a casual session if you’re comfortable with a beach break and changing conditions.

Best time to surf

Winter months: Often more consistent due to North Pacific swells
Summer: Smaller, cleaner surf more suited to beginners and longboards
Early morning: Often best for lighter winds and cleaner faces