Gypsy Spot / Maui kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

United States · Hawaii

Spot currently openIntermediate level 20.91 | -156.49

Overview

Gypsy Spot sits on Maui's north coast in the transition zone between Kahului and the north shore, slightly west of Spreckelsville. This spot benefits from direct exposure to northeast trade winds that blow consistently on this windward coast. The spot is popular with local riders seeking an alternative to the more crowded north shore spots. Conditions are good for intermediate riders with varied water between reef-sheltered areas and open ocean.

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Spot forecast for Gypsy Spot / Maui

Sunrise 06:23 · Sunset 17:57

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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 5.8 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 Now01:290.4 m10:400.7 m18:270.4 m23:210.4 m03:410.4 m11:120.7 m18:170.3 m23:540.5 m04:510.4 m11:370.8 m18:200.3 m00:230.6 m05:440.4 m12:000.8 m18:290.2 m00:520.7 m06:320.4 m12:240.7 m18:460.2 m
  • Monday 19 October Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.4 m
  • Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.5 m
  • Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.8 m Low tide · 0.3 m
  • Thursday 22 October High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.8 m Low tide · 0.2 m
  • Friday 23 October High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.2 m

Gypsy Spot / 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

457h

in July · 31 rideable days

The season runs from March to November, peaking in July: 29 rideable days a month and 457 hours of usable wind, at 29 °C. The low point is January, at 11 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 40 January: 11 rideable days11 d J February: 17 rideable days F March: 29.5 rideable days M April: 26.5 rideable days A May: 29 rideable days M June: 30 rideable days J July: 31 rideable days31 d J August: 30.5 rideable days A September: 29.5 rideable days S October: 29.5 rideable days O November: 28.5 rideable days N December: 21 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 40 January: 11 rideable days11 d J February: 17 rideable days F March: 29.5 rideable days M April: 26.5 rideable days A May: 29 rideable days M June: 30 rideable days J July: 31 rideable days31 d J August: 30.5 rideable days A September: 29.5 rideable days S October: 29.5 rideable days O November: 28.5 rideable days N December: 21 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 35%13-20 knots · 60%21-30 knots · 6%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 60% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is February, at 26 °C. The wettest month is January, with 56 mm.

Monthly averages: Gypsy Spot / Maui
Monthly averages — Gypsy Spot / 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 11.0 103 h 27 °C 56 mm
February 17.0 174 h 26 °C 28 mm
March 29.5 345 h 26 °C 36 mm
April 26.5 285 h 28 °C 27 mm
May 29.0 376 h 28 °C 7 mm
June 30.0 435 h 29 °C 5 mm
July 31.0 457 h 29 °C 6 mm
August 30.5 396 h 30 °C 26 mm
September 29.5 347 h 29 °C 4 mm
October 29.5 329 h 30 °C 13 mm
November 28.5 287 h 28 °C 42 mm
December 21.0 181 h 28 °C 7 mm

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Technical details of Gypsy Spot / Maui spot

N: Not rideable NNE: Rideable NE: Rideable ENE: Rideable E: 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 NNE, NE, ENE, E.

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Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Intermediate
On the water

Warm water year-round (23-27°C/73-80°F), no wetsuit needed — a lycra is sufficient. The bottom is a mix of sand and coral reef. The reef provides some protection, creating calmer water zones. Moderate currents in reef channels. North swell possible in winter. Conditions similar to Spreckelsville.

Hazards

Shallow coral reef — wear reef booties. Sea urchins present on the reef. Currents in reef channels. North swell in winter. Protected sea turtles (honu) — legal distance required. Sharks (tiger sharks) present on Maui's north shore. Humpback whales from December to April — federal law requires 100 yards distance.

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