Ma'alaea - Freight trains
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Maala'ea is considered to be the fastest right in the world. One of the best wave on the planet,but don't plan your trip around it because it rarely breaks. Watch for big New Zealand swells.
Location
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Park at the Maui Ocean center and take a short walk to the east side of the boat harbor.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Fast |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Kihei Cove
3.10 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Olowalu
5.80 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Grandma's
6.97 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |