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Hookipa: surf spot in Pa'ia
Four breaks (Pavilions, Middles, The Point, Lanes). Experienced surfers only: tricky entry and exit, rips and sudden big sets.
- Wave
- Point break, right-hander
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- NNW (offshore wind: SSE)
- Best tide
- all tides (from surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Nov – Mar: November, December, January, February, March
- Water temperature
- 24–27°C (boardshorts)
- Location
- Pa'ia, United States (20.9357, -156.3591)
Other surf spots in Pa'ia
- Pavilions: Reef break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces NNW (offshore wind: SSE), best tide: all tides
- Peahi - Jaws: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces N (offshore wind: S), best tide: all tides
- Ma'alaea Bay: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces SSE (offshore wind: NNW)
Places to stay near Hookipa
- Inn At Mama's Fish House (1.1 km away): Hotel
- North Shore Maui Vacations (1.2 km away): Holiday rental
- Kuau Plaza Condominium (1.2 km away): Holiday rental
- Kuau Plaza Condiminium (1.2 km away): Apartment
- Menehune Cottage and House (1.2 km away): Holiday rental
- Maui Sports Vacations (1.4 km away): Holiday rental
- Kuau Inn (1.5 km away): B&B
- The Gingerbread House (1.8 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Hookipa
- Maui Surf And Soul (3.1 km away)
- Zack Howard Surf (4.0 km away)
- Peahi (6.5 km away)
- WING BEACH aka Kite Beach Kanaha Maui (10 km away)
- HST Windsurfing & Kitesurfing School (11 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Hookipa?
Hookipa is in Pa'ia, where the best surf season is Nov – Mar (November, December, January, February and March). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the SSE.
What wind is offshore at Hookipa?
Hookipa faces NNW, so wind from the SSE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the NNW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Hookipa?
The best tide at Hookipa is all tides, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Hookipa good for beginners?
Hookipa is for advanced surfers.
Where can I stay near Hookipa?
The nearest places to stay are Inn At Mama's Fish House (1.1 km away), North Shore Maui Vacations (1.2 km away), Kuau Plaza Condominium (1.2 km away) and Kuau Plaza Condiminium (1.2 km away). Swell Cabin lists 83 places to stay within 14 km of Pa'ia.
What is the surf forecast for Hookipa?
Swell Cabin rates Hookipa hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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