Waikapu, Hawaii Weather
Waikapu, Hawaii — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Waikapu, Maui County.
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About Waikapu, Hawaii
Waikapu breathes a languid grace, a verdant embrace where the emerald slopes of the West Maui Mountains descend to meet the sun-drenched plains. It lies 2.7 miles south-west of Kahului, HI (from Kahului, HI: bearing 226°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-north-west of Kihei. The air, thick with the scent of plumeria and the distant brine of the Pacific, hums with the quiet industry of the land. Here, the light spills in buttery pools across fields of sugarcane, their tall stalks whispering secrets to the trade winds. Narrow lanes, edged by hibiscus ablaze in fiery reds and oranges, wind through homesteads, each with its own story etched into the weathered wood and blooming gardens. The fertile valley floor, a patchwork of rich, dark earth, testifies to the generous hand of nature, while the towering peaks, often veiled in a soft, ethereal mist, stand as stoic sentinels over this tranquil corner of Maui. This land, once a vital agricultural hub, still carries the echoes of its past, particularly its deep connection to the cultivation of sugarcane that shaped its very identity. Though the great plantations have largely yielded their dominance, pockets of this heritage remain, a gentle reminder of the labor and life that once defined Waikapu. Local artisans and small businesses now contribute to the valley's evolving economy, their efforts weaving a new narrative into the fabric of the community. The nearby Maui Arts & Cultural Center, a beacon of creativity, draws visitors and locals alike, fostering a vibrant artistic spirit that complements the enduring connection to the land. Waikapu, with its blend of natural beauty and a quiet, persistent spirit, offers a glimpse into a Maui that cherishes its roots while gracefully stepping into the future.
Live animated radar for Waikapu and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Waikapu, Maui County, Hawaii |
| Coordinates | 20.854937°N, 156.503563°W |
| Timezone | Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96793 |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Waikapu, Hawaii Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Waikapu, Hawaii, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Waikapu includes coordinates 20.854937°N, 156.503563°W, situated in Maui County. ZIP code 96793. Telephone area code: 808. Timezone: Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
