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Ironwood Beach / Maui kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

United States · Hawaii

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Overview

Ironwood Beach sits on the northwest coast of Maui near Kapalua, named after the tall ironwood (casuarina) trees lining the shore. This spot is exposed to northeast trade winds and North Pacific swells, creating powerful conditions suited for advanced riders. Wind is consistent and sustained, blowing side-shore to side-onshore. In winter, northwest swells can be significant, offering excellent wave riding conditions. The setting is beautiful with views across to Molokai.

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Spot forecast for Ironwood Beach / 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 km from the spot.

6:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:00Mon 19Tue 20Wed 21Thu 22Fri 23 Now02:050.3 m10:550.7 m18:360.3 m00:020.4 m04:010.3 m11:300.7 m18:340.3 m00:260.5 m05:110.3 m11:580.7 m18:390.2 m00:510.6 m06:080.3 m12:220.7 m18:500.2 m01:190.6 m07:000.3 m12:460.6 m19:070.1 m
  • Monday 19 October Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m
  • Tuesday 20 October High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m
  • Wednesday 21 October High tide · 0.5 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.2 m
  • Thursday 22 October High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.2 m
  • Friday 23 October High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.1 m

Ironwood Beach / 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.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 40 January: 12.5 rideable days12.5 d J February: 17.5 rideable days F March: 27 rideable days M April: 23 rideable days A May: 28 rideable days M June: 29.5 rideable days J July: 31 rideable days31 d J August: 31 rideable days A September: 28 rideable days S October: 28.5 rideable days O November: 28.5 rideable days N December: 18.5 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 40 January: 12.5 rideable days12.5 d J February: 17.5 rideable days F March: 27 rideable days M April: 23 rideable days A May: 28 rideable days M June: 29.5 rideable days J July: 31 rideable days31 d J August: 31 rideable days A September: 28 rideable days S October: 28.5 rideable days O November: 28.5 rideable days N December: 18.5 rideable days D

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: Ironwood Beach / Maui
Monthly averages — Ironwood Beach / 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 Ironwood Beach / Maui spot

N: Rideable NNE: Rideable NE: Rideable ENE: Rideable E: Not rideable ESE: Not rideable SE: Not rideable SSE: Not rideable S: Not rideable SSW: Not rideable SW: Not rideable WSW: Not rideable W: Not rideable WNW: Not rideable NW: Not rideable NNW: Not rideable N E S W

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

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On the water

Warm water year-round (23-27°C/73-80°F), no wetsuit needed — a lycra or rashguard is sufficient. The bottom is a mix of sand and rocky reef. Northwest swell in winter (October-March) creates significant waves. Chop can be substantial in strong winds. Strong currents along the coast and around rocky headlands. Water is rougher than sheltered West Maui spots.

Hazards

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

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