This area is calm during tradewind weather. A light southerly breeze usually blows during the day, becoming light northeasterly in the evening. The eastern end of this area is safe with north winds but the area around Lahaina becomes very bad with winds exceeding 20 miles per hour. Area no.2 - This area is fairly choppy with north, northeast and east winds. Close to shore the water is choppy and winds become light.
Wind is drawn through the valley of Maui.
Seas in approach to Kahului become quite rough if winds exceed 25 miles per hour. The area around Hana is usually choppy with light winds. Sailing yachts should exercise caution when proceeding from this area into the Alenuihaha Channel. With south winds not exceeding 25 miles per hour this area is generally calm. Choppy water but light winds prevail off the southernmost point and gusty winds with choppy seas prevail in the valley area.