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Ma'alaea Bay: surf spot in Pa'ia
Coral reef.
- Wave
- Reef break, right-hander
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- SSE (offshore wind: NNW)
- Best season
- Nov – Mar: November, December, January, February, March
- Water temperature
- 24–27°C (boardshorts)
- Location
- Pa'ia, United States (20.7894, -156.5111)
Other surf spots in Pa'ia
- Hookipa: Point break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces NNW (offshore wind: SSE), best tide: all tides
- 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
Places to stay near Ma'alaea Bay
- New Traditions By D.R. Horton Hawaii (8.7 km away): Guesthouse
- Maui Skin & Body (8.7 km away): Resort
- Hale Makana O Waiale (9.3 km away): Guesthouse
- Waiohuli Hawaiian Homestead (9.3 km away): Guesthouse
- 172 Hoomoku St (9.8 km away): Guesthouse
- Pikake Suite - Historic Elegance, Wailuku (10 km away): Holiday rental
- Wailuku Guest House (11 km away): Hotel
- Sandhills Maui Lani (11 km away): Guesthouse
Surf schools near Ma'alaea Bay
- HST Windsurfing & Kitesurfing School (12 km away)
- Naish Maui Pro Center (12 km away)
- Maui Windsurf Company (12 km away)
- Second Wind Maui - Surf, Sail, Kite & SUP since 1985 (12 km away)
- WING BEACH aka Kite Beach Kanaha Maui (14 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Ma'alaea Bay?
Ma'alaea Bay is in Pa'ia, where the best surf season is Nov – Mar (November, December, January, February and March). The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NNW.
What wind is offshore at Ma'alaea Bay?
Ma'alaea Bay faces SSE, so wind from the NNW blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SSE blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
Is Ma'alaea Bay good for beginners?
Ma'alaea Bay is for advanced surfers.
Where can I stay near Ma'alaea Bay?
The nearest places to stay are New Traditions By D.R. Horton Hawaii (8.7 km away), Maui Skin & Body (8.7 km away), Hale Makana O Waiale (9.3 km away) and Waiohuli Hawaiian Homestead (9.3 km away). Swell Cabin lists 83 places to stay within 14 km of Pa'ia.
What is the surf forecast for Ma'alaea Bay?
Swell Cabin rates Ma'alaea Bay 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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