Maui / Maui Sunset, Hawaii (USA)
Maui / Maui Sunset, Hawaii (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Maui / Maui Sunset, Hawaii (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Maui / Maui Sunset, Hawaii (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Maui / Maui Sunset, Hawaii (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Get to Kihei on Maui. Then in the north of Kihei find the Kealia Pond and the N Kihei Rd (31), between the Pond and the Ocean. The beach is where the N Kihei Rd meets the S Kihei Rd.
Nearest Airports
Distance
20km from spot
215km from spot
160km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Get to Kihei on Maui. Then in the north of Kihei find the Kealia Pond and the N Kihei Rd (31), between the Pond and the Ocean. The beach is where the N Kihei Rd meets the S Kihei Rd.
Nearest Airports
Distance
20km from spot
215km from spot
160km from spot
Best Schools in Maui - Hawaii Islands
Riding Conditions in Maui / Maui Sunset, Hawaii (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air and water about 80°F all year round.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
There is Trade wind at Maui / Maui Sunset, Hawaii (USA).
Works with winds from N to SSW. The wind here is best in a North, but can be good at other times. Wind sometimes turns offshore in the afternoons so don't stray too far from shore.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air and water about 80°F all year round.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
There is Trade wind at Maui / Maui Sunset, Hawaii (USA).
Works with winds from N to SSW. The wind here is best in a North, but can be good at other times. Wind sometimes turns offshore in the afternoons so don't stray too far from shore.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
Maui / Maui Sunset, Hawaii (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
It has a narrow launch area in the reef, and launching sometimes between coconut trees.
Flat to choppy water. Nice waves with west and south swells. The reef is very shallow here and you need to know where the channels are. During summer S-SW swells will bring nice waves.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .
Maui / Maui Sunset, Hawaii (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
It has a narrow launch area in the reef, and launching sometimes between coconut trees.
Flat to choppy water. Nice waves with west and south swells. The reef is very shallow here and you need to know where the channels are. During summer S-SW swells will bring nice waves.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs
.
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs
.
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Maui - Hawaii Islands
Additional information
A parking is available at Maui / Maui Sunset, Hawaii (USA).
There are Showers available on the spot.
Maui Sunset (Waipuilani) is for strong upwind riders only. Ask a local kiter where to launch, and where to come in. Do not jump close to shore. This area is very popular with windsurfers so watch out. Also the park is used by families and other beach goers so please be considerate to them.
Webcams around Maui / Maui Sunset, Hawaii (USA)
Webcams around Maui / Maui Sunset, Hawaii (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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More about Kitesurfing in Maui - Hawaii Islands
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Wind stats in Maui - Hawaii Islands...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 35 |
| Feb | 38 |
| Mar | 47 |
| Apr | 56 |
| May | 49 |
| Jun | 64 |
| Jul | 60 |
| Aug | 58 |
| Sep | 48 |
| Oct | 43 |
| Nov | 48 |
| Dec | 37 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 3 kitesurf schools and 47 kitesurf spots in Maui - Hawaii Islands.
Best months: March April May June July August September October
Best months: March April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Maui / Maui Sunset, Hawaii (USA)
