# Waiehu Beach

Kitesurfing spot in Maui, United States.

> Waiehu Beach is a protected bay on Maui's leeward coast offering shallow, flat water ideal for beginners developing core skills. Light winds characterize this location, requiring riders to choose sessions during stronger wind days or when trade winds push across the islands. The sandy beach allows straightforward launching and recovery. The bay's sheltered nature creates a forgiving environment for those early in their progression. This spot suits practice and progression at a relaxed pace.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Waiehu Beach are Jun and Jul: 61–83% of days reach 12 kt+, with 12–14 kt average daily wind, 26–27 °C water and 24–25 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23% | 8.7 | 22.7 | 25.5 |
| Feb | 50% | 11.5 | 22.4 | 24.6 |
| Mar | 33% | 9.8 | 22.8 | 24.4 |
| Apr | 50% | 11.2 | 22.9 | 25 |
| May | 54% | 12.1 | 23.7 | 24.7 |
| Jun | 61% | 12.4 | 24.4 | 25.8 |
| Jul | 83% | 13.6 | 24.8 | 26.5 |
| Aug | 51% | 12 | 25.2 | 26.6 |
| Sep | 52% | 11.8 | 25.2 | 26.7 |
| Oct | 32% | 9.9 | 24.9 | 26.8 |
| Nov | 37% | 10.8 | 24.2 | 26.3 |
| Dec | 42% | 10.9 | 23 | 25.8 |

## Highlights
- Protected bay
- Flat shallow water
- Sandy beach launch
- Beginner-friendly

## Amenities
Sandy beach, Protected bay, Easy launch

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 20.8956, -156.4289
- Destination guide: [Maui](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/maui)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Kahului Harbor](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kahului-harbor) — best Jun – Jul, 61–83% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–27 °C (4 km)
- [Kanaha Beach Park](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kanaha-beach-park) — best Year-round, 62–88% windy days, 16–25 kt, water 24–27 °C (6 km)
- [Ho'okipa Beach Park](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/ho-okipa-beach-park) — best around Jan, 0% windy days, 4 kt, water 24–25 °C (9 km)
- [Kihei Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kihei-beach) — best around Mar, 4–8% windy days, 6–7 kt, water 25–26 °C (15 km)
- [Wailea Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/wailea-beach) — best around Mar, 4–8% windy days, 6–7 kt, water 25–26 °C (19 km)
- [Maui](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/maui) — best around Jan, 0% windy days, 4 kt, water 24–25 °C, waves (22 km)

## Kite schools
- [HST Windsurf, Kitesurf & WingFoil Lessons](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/hst-windsurf-kitesurf-wingfoil-lessons) — http://www.hstwindsurfing.com/ (3 km)
- [Maui Kiteboarding Lessons by Aqua Sports Maui](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/maui-kiteboarding-lessons-by-aqua-sports-maui) (3 km)
- [Second Wind Sail Surf & Kite](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/second-wind-sail-surf-kite) — http://www.secondwindmaui.com/ (3 km)
- [kitewizard - kiteboarding lessons maui - mauikiteriders](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitewizard-kiteboarding-lessons-maui-mauikiteriders) — http://mauikiteriders.com/ (7 km)
- [Complete Kite Boarding, Foiling, Winging and Surfing Lessons Maui, Hi.](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/complete-kite-boarding-foiling-winging-and-surfing-lessons-maui-hi) — http://completekiteboarding.com/ (16 km)

## Kite shops
- [Hi Tech Surf Sports](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/hi-tech-surf-sports) — http://www.surfmaui.com/ (3 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/waiehu-beach
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.