Surf spots in Lahaina
3 spots within 3 km of Lahaina: 3 reef breaks. 1 suit beginners.
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Best spots today in Lahaina
A quiet day: no spot here rates Fair or better today.
Forecast updated 20 Oct, 18:50 UTC.
The spots
- Lahaina Breakwall · reef break, intermediate, best on S/SSW/SW swell with NE/N/E wind, mid to high tide. The Breakwall is mainly a left, with a shorter right, peeling along the reef just outside the Lahaina harbour wall, and it holds almost any summer south swell. It is…
- Mala Wharf · reef break, advanced, best on SW/S/WSW swell with E/ESE/NE wind, all tides. Mala is a hollow left that runs along the collapsed Mala Wharf just north of Lahaina town, over a shallow reef that grew on the wharf rubble. It needs a solid south or…
- Launiupoko · reef break, beginner, best on S/SSW/SW swell with NE/ENE/E wind, mid to high tide. Long, slow peaks break both ways over reef off Launiupoko Beach Park, south of Lahaina, and summer S swells keep it busy with learners and longboarders. Low tide…
When to surf in Lahaina
Good days per month for intermediate surfers; tap a month for where else to surf then.
Best months for intermediate surfers: June, August. For beginners: June, August. The water goes from about 25 °C in March (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 28 °C in September (Boardshorts / rash vest). 1 of the 3 spots suit beginners, such as Launiupoko.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 °C |
| Feb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 °C |
| Mar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 25 °C |
| Apr | 3 | 0 | 3 | 26 °C |
| May | 7 | 1 | 8 | 26 °C |
| Jun | 10 | 4 | 11 | 27 °C |
| Jul | 7 | 2 | 8 | 27 °C |
| Aug | 8 | 3 | 10 | 28 °C |
| Sep | 6 | 1 | 7 | 28 °C |
| Oct | 4 | 0 | 4 | 27 °C |
| Nov | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 °C |
| Dec | 2 | 0 | 2 | 26 °C |
Days per month at the best third of the 3 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.
Questions
What are the best surf spots in Lahaina?
The best-known are Lahaina Breakwall, Launiupoko, Mala Wharf. In all, 3 spots lie within 3 km: 3 reef breaks.
Where can beginners surf in Lahaina?
Launiupoko: sandy, more forgiving spots. Surf them on small days, ideally with a lesson or near the lifeguards.
When is the best time to surf in Lahaina?
For intermediate surfers June, August. For beginners June, August.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Lahaina?
The sea goes from about 25 °C in March (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 28 °C in September (Boardshorts / rash vest).