Hawaii · river
South Waiehu Str Us of Ditch at Alt. 315 Ft, Maui
USGS monitoring location. Launch access and paddling suitability have not been verified.
Weather comparison · not a safety rating
Mixed weather
Weather score out of 100
Weather only. This is a monitoring station, not a verified launch. Access, hazards and suitable flow are unknown.
Weather observation: Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:45:00 GMT.
River observation: Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:40:00 GMT.
Page checked: Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:57:59 GMT. Readings older than one hour are not used for the current score.
Wind
13 mph
gusting to 33 mph
Air temp
79°F
20% chance of rain
River flow
14.8 cfs
Weather outlook
Monday · 86
Tue
42
81°
Wed
2
80°
Thu
18
79°
Fri
70
79°
Sat
68
81°
Sun
64
81°
Mon
86
80°
Best
Compares forecast wind, air temperature and rain. Does not assess river flow, swell, currents, water temperature or launch access. All times are local to this location.
Wind, next 12 hours
mph| Hour | Wind (mph) | Gusts (mph) |
|---|---|---|
| 2p | 13 | 33 |
| 3p | 13 | 33 |
| 4p | 13 | 33 |
| 5p | 11 | 33 |
| 6p | 12 | 36 |
| 7p | 16 | 46 |
| 8p | 16 | 47 |
| 9p | 15 | 47 |
| 10p | 13 | 43 |
| 11p | 11 | 38 |
| 12a | 14 | 42 |
| 1a | 13 | 43 |
Why this score
- Wind — 13 mph — elevated wind-20
- Gusts — Gusting to 33 mph — 20 mph over sustained-20
We don't have launch notes for this one
This page is built from the USGS gauge at this location, and uses available public readings. We haven't verified where to put in, what the hazards are, or whether this stretch is legal or sensible to paddle. We'd rather say that than invent it. The links below are where to find out.
We also don't have a verified safe-flow range here, so the Paddle Score reflects weather only. Judge the flow number against local knowledge, not against our score.
Do your own homework
We show you live conditions. For local knowledge — where to put in, what the hazards are, whether it's worth the drive — here's where paddlers actually talk about this water. We don't vet these sources; check the dates and judge for yourself.
- Paddler discussion on Reddit
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- Search American Whitewater
Rapid classifications and gauge-linked run descriptions
- Satellite view and access roads
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- Video from this water
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- USGS gauge 16611500
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