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Spreckelsville / Maui kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

United States · Hawaii

Spot currently openIntermediate level 20.91 | -156.42

Overview

Spreckelsville is one of the most famous kitesurfing spots in the world, on the north shore of Maui, Hawaii, between Kahului and Paia. Also known as "Kite Beach," it's the birthplace of kitesurfing on Maui. Northeast trade winds blow consistently and powerfully (15-25 knots), creating perfect side-onshore conditions on this long sandy beach. The spot offers waves, chop, and freestyle conditions. Warm tropical water in a spectacular setting with views of Haleakala.

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Spot forecast for Spreckelsville / 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 4 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

Spreckelsville / 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 January, at 26 °C. The wettest month is January, with 56 mm.

Monthly averages: Spreckelsville / Maui
Monthly averages — Spreckelsville / 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 26 °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 Spreckelsville / 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

Tropical Pacific Ocean with warm water (23-27°C/73-81°F) — lycra or rashguard sufficient. Waves and chop formed by consistent trade winds. Coral reef in places with sandy channels. Shore break can be technical. Sandy bottom near the beach, reef offshore. Sea turtles common. Ideal conditions for wave riding and freestyle.

Hazards

Coral reef — major hazard in case of fall. Sea urchins. Shore break sometimes powerful. Currents along the beach. Protected sea turtles — legal obligation to maintain distance. Very busy spot — watch for other kiters, windsurfers, and surfers. Kahului Airport zone nearby — stay low. Occasional sharks (tiger sharks).

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