Overview

Pohaku Park sits on the northwest coast of Maui near Kapalua, on one of the most exposed sections of the island. This spot benefits from northeast trade winds that blow strongly across this exposed headland. Conditions are powerful with significant northwest ocean swell in winter, creating excellent wave riding opportunities. The spot is reserved for experienced riders due to swell exposure, strong currents, and rocky reef. Views across to Molokai island are spectacular.

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Spot forecast for Pohaku Park / Maui

Sunrise 06:24 · Sunset 17:58

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.4 km from the spot.

Monday 19 October Low tide 02:23 · 0.3 m High tide 11:02 · 0.6 m Low tide 18:41 · 0.3 m
Tuesday 20 October High tide 00:16 · 0.4 m Low tide 04:12 · 0.3 m High tide 11:39 · 0.6 m Low tide 18:44 · 0.2 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 00:40 · 0.4 m Low tide 05:23 · 0.3 m High tide 12:09 · 0.6 m Low tide 18:51 · 0.2 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 01:05 · 0.5 m Low tide 06:22 · 0.3 m High tide 12:35 · 0.6 m Low tide 19:02 · 0.2 m
Friday 23 October High tide 01:32 · 0.6 m Low tide 07:16 · 0.3 m High tide 13:01 · 0.6 m Low tide 19:19 · 0.1 m

Pohaku Park / Maui: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

450h

in July · 31 rideable days

The season runs from May to November, peaking in July: 29 rideable days a month and 450 hours of usable wind, at 28 °C. The low point is January, at 12.5 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 39%13-20 knots · 59%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 59% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is February, at 25 °C. The wettest month is January, with 89 mm.

Monthly averages: Pohaku Park / Maui

Monthly averages — Pohaku Park / Maui — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	12.5	117 h	26 °C	89 mm
February	17.5	158 h	25 °C	37 mm
March	27.0	315 h	26 °C	50 mm
April	23.0	244 h	26 °C	71 mm
May	28.0	344 h	27 °C	53 mm
June	29.5	416 h	28 °C	26 mm
July	31.0	450 h	28 °C	18 mm
August	31.0	393 h	29 °C	50 mm
September	28.0	349 h	29 °C	31 mm
October	28.5	328 h	29 °C	42 mm
November	28.5	281 h	27 °C	43 mm
December	18.5	168 h	27 °C	28 mm

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Technical details of Pohaku Park / Maui spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

On the water

Warm water year-round (23-27°C/73-80°F), no wetsuit needed — a lycra is sufficient for sun protection. The bottom is rocky with coral reef. Significant northwest swell in winter (October-March) creates excellent wave riding conditions but substantially increases difficulty. Strong currents along the coast, particularly with swell. Chop can be significant in strong winds.

Hazards

Shallow rocky reef — wear reef booties. Strong currents along the coast, particularly dangerous with winter swell. Powerful northwest swell in winter — reserved for experienced riders. Abundant sea urchins on the reef. Protected sea turtles (honu) — legal distance required. Sharks (tiger sharks) present in the area. Humpback whales from December to April — federal law requires 100 yards distance. Exposed rocks at low tide.

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