#Hookipa Surf

Hoʻokipa and Baldwin beach parks closed due to high surf

The County of Maui closed Hoʻokipa Beach Park and Baldwin Beach Park due to high surf Sunday.

Multiple Parking Violations at Ho‘okipa Amid Mega Surf

High surf of up to 60 feet was being forecast for the north shores of Maui, attracting spectators and “triggering a multitude of illegal parking on the Hāna Hwy

High Surf Warning Extended for North Facing Shores of Maui

Expect surf along north and west facing shores of Molokai and north facing shores of Maui of 20 to 25 feet.

At Home in Hoʻokipa: Up Close with Maui Surfer Ian Walsh

Maui Now recently caught up with Ian after an exciting run of events including his recent win in the HIC Pro at Sunset Beach, some powerful performances in the Triple Crown of Surfing and the Peʻahi Challenge.

Blend of North Swells to Hold Through Morning

We expect surf heights in the knee to chest high range. For Maui, this swell is expected to show strongest for Hoʻokipa and exposures east of there.

Heavy Wave Activity Expected for Weekend Surfers

Winter shores will soon begin to feel the ocean mist due to heavy-wave activity as the weekend gets underway with rising north swells that could offer double-overhead sets.

Wind Waves With No Swells on the Radar

A month-long flat spell and a scary number of shark attacks and sightings have resulted in quite possibly the worst August in recent history to be a surfer in Hawaii.

Swell is Here, But so is the Wind

A decent size north swell is providing surfers with some waves but the trades winds are back as well creating windy conditions.

Crowded Line-ups for Larger 2nd Swell of Winter

The second swell of the winter showed up right on schedule, reaching surf heights of up to 8ft plus on the sets.

Finally, Waves – Northeast Swell Gives Preview of Winter

Ho’okipa is slowly getting back to work after taking its own summer vacation as surfers welcomed the new energy from the swell with open arms.

How To Earn a Spot in the Lineup

Here are some tips that can help improve your sessions by earning a spot in the lineup on Maui’s waves.

PHOTOS: Ho’okipa Surfers Battle Dangerous Waves

Though the waves seemed powerful and enticing for some North Shore surfers, only one lone rider could be spotted fighting the current at Ho’okipa on Monday afternoon.

PHOTOS: Surfers Search For Waves North to West

Strong winds ruined big wave surfing potential on the North Shore today, but West Side surfers at Honolua Bay snuck in a satisfying afternoon session.