Maui – Honolua Bay in May
May is a good month for surfing at Maui – Honolua Bay (best: February, November–December).
Plan your trip to Maui – Honolua BayEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 26°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 27°C by day, 22°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 14 rainy days
Maui – Honolua BayHawaii (West Maui), United StatesAdvanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ JHM 7 kmWave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in May
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Oahu – PipelineUnited States · 163 km away · water 25°C2 m waves2
Kauai – Hanalei BayUnited States · 325 km away · water 25°C1.9 m waves3
Oahu – Kailua BeachUnited States · 121 km away · water 25°C1.9 m waves4
Oahu – HaleiwaUnited States · 165 km away · water 26°C1.7 m waves5
Kanaha Beach Park – MauiUnited States · 25 km away · water 25°C1.5 m waves6
Maui – Ho'okipaUnited States · 31 km away · water 25°C1.5 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →Schools and camps near Maui – Honolua Bay
- Napili Surf Beach Resort 3.7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Maui – Honolua Bay?
May is a good month for surfing at Maui – Honolua Bay (best: February, November–December). Waves 1.5 m, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 27°C.
How warm is the water at Maui – Honolua Bay in May?
About 26°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Maui – Honolua Bay in May?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Maui – Honolua Bay in May?
Around 27°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Oahu – Pipeline (2 m waves), Kauai – Hanalei Bay (1.9 m waves) & Oahu – Kailua Beach (1.9 m waves).