# Wailea Beach

Kitesurfing spot in Wailea, United States.

> Wailea Beach on Maui's south shore offers a gentle introduction to kitesurfing in a resort setting. The protected waters typically feature flat to small wave conditions with lighter, more predictable winds than the windward side. The sandy beach launch is straightforward, making it accessible for beginners and those building confidence. The scenic backdrop and consistent tropical conditions mean you can kit up most days, though expect lighter wind days to outnumber strong ones. Nearby amenities cater to tourists, though dedicated kite shops may require travel to other parts of the island.

## Best time to kitesurf
Wailea Beach has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Feb, Mar and Dec: 4–8% of days reach 12 kt+, with 6–7 kt average daily wind, 25–26 °C water and 22–23 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1% | 5.5 | 22.5 | 25.6 |
| Feb | 5% | 6.4 | 22.4 | 24.9 |
| Mar | 8% | 6.3 | 22.9 | 25.2 |
| Apr | 1% | 6.6 | 23.3 | 25.6 |
| May | 0% | 5.6 | 24.1 | 26.1 |
| Jun | 0% | 6.1 | 25 | 26.4 |
| Jul | 2% | 7.5 | 25.5 | 27 |
| Aug | 1% | 6.9 | 25.7 | 27.2 |
| Sep | 0% | 6.5 | 25.6 | 27.3 |
| Oct | 1% | 6.2 | 25.2 | 27.1 |
| Nov | 3% | 6.5 | 24.2 | 26.7 |
| Dec | 4% | 6.8 | 22.8 | 25.9 |

## Highlights
- Flat protected water
- Beginner-friendly launch
- Light consistent winds
- Scenic resort setting

## Amenities
Resort facilities nearby, Sandy beach launch, Rental shops in area, Accommodation options

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 20.7284, -156.4111
- Destination guide: [Wailea](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/wailea)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Kihei Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kihei-beach) — best around Mar, 4–8% windy days, 6–7 kt, water 25–26 °C (5 km)
- [Maui](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/maui) — best around Jan, 0% windy days, 4 kt, water 24–25 °C, waves (16 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 (17 km)
- [Waiehu Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/waiehu-beach) — best Jun – Jul, 61–83% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–27 °C (19 km)
- [Kahului Harbor](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kahului-harbor) — best Jun – Jul, 61–83% windy days, 12–14 kt, water 26–27 °C (20 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 (20 km)

## Kite schools
- [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/ (5 km)
- [HST Windsurf, Kitesurf & WingFoil Lessons](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/hst-windsurf-kitesurf-wingfoil-lessons) — http://www.hstwindsurfing.com/ (18 km)
- [Maui Kiteboarding Lessons by Aqua Sports Maui](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/maui-kiteboarding-lessons-by-aqua-sports-maui) (19 km)
- [Second Wind Sail Surf & Kite](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/second-wind-sail-surf-kite) — http://www.secondwindmaui.com/ (19 km)
- [kitewizard - kiteboarding lessons maui - mauikiteriders](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitewizard-kiteboarding-lessons-maui-mauikiteriders) — http://mauikiteriders.com/ (22 km)

## Kite shops
- [Hi Tech Surf Sports](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/hi-tech-surf-sports) — http://www.surfmaui.com/ (18 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/wailea-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.