Maui over winter break

markamcclure · Since 20 May 2011 165 Posts Portland, OR Stoked

My family is thinking about a trip to Maui this coming winter. I know kite beach is popular during the season, but do most folks kite there in the winter? Are there good kite spots on southern or western areas of Maui during the winter? We will likely stay in a big hotel in one of these areas. Recommendations?

wylieflyote · Sun Aug 28, 16 6:06 am

Here is your Trip Planning Forecast showing monthly wind averages from Maui Weather Today. We used to watch Glenn religiously every morning.... you will too once you arrive.
http://www.hawaiiweathertoday.com/trip-planning-weather/

daveS · Since 23 Jul 2007 101 Posts Stoked

Notice that trades blow less than 50% of the days around winter break. It is not unusual to get only one or two kiting days during a 1 week stay that time of year. Still lots of fun and water time but just shouldn't count on wind. Big hotels have benefits of nice grounds, pools etc. but for my money i like a condo. Kihei has lots of options and also the most sun and it is only 20 minutes to the North shore kiting spots.

west · Since 09 Oct 2008 136 Posts Lake Michigan Stoked

Affirmative on condo in Kihei!!! Visit the hotels, eat at the restaurants, buy water park pass for kids if you want, stay in condo...

I always laugh with the winter wind queries....I lived on Maui for a dozen years and usually go every other winter now to visit....Yes there is less wind during the winter than summer, Yes it has not been very windy the last several winters. That being said, it could blow every day in January or February, or not. We used to think the only difference with winter was that it was wave season...

The launching sites are Very limited; although there are spots on the South and West coasts, more than likely your kiting will be on the North shore at kite beach. Be prepared, use sunscreen, have fun!!! And Glenn James is great with his "flying Aloha Shaka"...