What is Maui Wind Map?
Maui Wind Map displays wind forecasts for Maui island using data from the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model. The forecasts are updated daily and show predicted wind conditions for the current day and tomorrow.
Data Sources
Wind Forecast Data
Wind data comes from the PacIOOS ERDDAP server, which hosts the WRF Maui-Oahu dataset (wrf_mo). The Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model is a state-of-the-art mesoscale numerical weather prediction system developed by NCAR and partners, used worldwide for atmospheric research and operational forecasting. This 2km resolution implementation is produced by the University of Hawaii's Department of Atmospheric Sciences under Dr. Yi-Leng Chen's research group.
The forecast updates daily around 2:30pm HST.
UH WRF Maps
The "UH WRF" toggle shows the original forecast maps directly from the University of Hawaii WRF website.
Coastline Data
The Maui coastline is sourced from the Hawaii Statewide GIS Program and has been smoothed for display clarity.
Special Thanks
Mahalo to GP's Maui Surf Report for introducing us to the UH WRF wind maps. If you're looking for Maui's best daily surf report, check out GP's blog.
Regional Descriptions
The text descriptions for each region (North Shore, South Maui, West Maui) are generated using AI based on the wind forecast data.
Contact
Questions or feedback? Email mauiwind@technicallyhawaiian.com