Maui in end of March/early April

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

Hi all,

I'm thinking of heading to Maui the last 10 days of March and first few days of April. Has anyone had experience with wind reliability during that time or know the general trend? I know they hit full stride close to May, but was hoping that by the end of March there are lots of windy days anyway. I can consider other destinations if chances for wind on Maui aren't very high.

Thanks a lot for the input.

kss · Since 24 Apr 2006 613 Posts pdx Addicted

yeah, and then what about mid April?? I'm heading over on the 15th. good way to spend tax day. thanks for the info in advance..........

shredjim · Since 07 Jun 2006 186 Posts Stoked

The wind is kind of hit or miss then, but you could get lucky and get both wind and swell. Wait until you experience kite beach Smile

The wind is horribly turbulent due to buildings and palm trees upwind. Be careful launching and landing.

boardrider · Since 05 Apr 2006 1034 Posts Ventura, CA XTreme Poster

Check the iKitesurf.com archives. I checked April for the last three years - the wind looked good all but a few days. I'm heading there April 13th - 22cd - I hope it's good - C

Shredjim - really? I have not been there, but the #'s look great for that time of year.

April 2006 archive link: http://www.ikitesurf.com/windAndWhere.iws?siteID=235&archiveMonth=4&archiveYear=2006&archiveSearch=Go&Isection=Wind+Archive&regionID=158&geographicalAreaID=0

Check previous years - they are similar. Is this just not a good wind direction, or is the sensor misleading?

bambam · Since 15 Mar 2005 760 Posts Hood River Photographer

Should be styling! Forget about Kite Beach and head upwind to Old Man's... Basically kiters can now launch all the way to just downwind of the Canoe House!

Great beach there, no wind shadow and straight out access to killer waves. We can also launch at Lanes, but I would not recommend it unless your skills are fully dialed.

See ya on the rock, Jon

Rico · Since 13 Mar 2005 1219 Posts Vancouver Photographer

Maui has been windy this week.... and a nice sunset

DrScoles · Since 13 Nov 2006 25 Posts Sammamish, WA

I'm leaving on Sunday for Maui, can't wait!!!!! Wind has been strong past few weeks, hope it holds out!

Mike

Teague · Since 10 Jul 2005 114 Posts Really Windy Places Stoked

Leaving for Maui this Sunday as well. Been there quite a bit this time of year and the winds seem to pay out. March is usually when things start to shape up there as far as the trades go and blow.

See ya there!

T

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

Thanks for all the replies. Looks like there's a change of plans and we're a green light for going to San Carlos in Baja for those epic waves. If anyone else is heading down there we'll be there last week of March. Here's to good wind and waves Cool

Onad · Thu Mar 01, 07 4:27 pm

I was in Maui for two weeks last March. Got some really good gusty, squally wind and some nice waves. Rain and weird wind came in toward the end. Good winds to ya!!

PS Nice sunset Rico!

Dave & Suzie reported a "Rico" sighting on action beach. Enjoy!! Cool

tonyb · Sun Mar 04, 07 9:52 pm

Hey BamBam!

Carol and I will be coming to Maui March 16th through the 25th on business and we'll just happen to bring our kite gear with us. We'll have to work most mornings but our afternoons should be free. Maybe you can point the way for us at Old Man's? We've only been out at Kite beach and Kihei.

Rico, and Teague - if you're still there when we show up give me a ring on the cell phone: 503 544-7495 - we always like to hook up with the NW kite crew for a session.

If anybody else is interested Hawaiian Airlines has round trip fares for $298 if you go to their website.

See ya in a couple of weeks!

Tony

Teague · Since 10 Jul 2005 114 Posts Really Windy Places Stoked