McGreggor Point (Maui)

McGreggor Point (Maui) is a small, rocky coastline spot in Maʻalaea with medium-wave conditions and notably strong, Venturi-accelerated northeasterly trade winds. Wind can be extremely strong and is commonly reported as more intense than more sheltered areas nearby, with turbulent zones near cliffs or at the point. For kitesurfing, conditions are described as a high-wind wave setup with substantial chop and strong coastal currents that create meaningful downwind drift. Multiple sources emphasize this is a serious, expert-leaning environment: launching and landing are difficult because there is no true beach—only sharp lava rock and sea urchins—and the entry/exit can be technically demanding. Surfing is also reported in the sources as a high-performance right-hand reef break. The wind direction relative to the swell can groom the wave, but it also makes conditions very windy, and on bigger swell the spot can become increasingly dangerous and hard to paddle due to the exposed nature of the break and the strong environment overall. Water temperatures are warm year-round (roughly mid-20s °C), and sources suggest no wetsuit is typically needed beyond a rash guard/lycra for comfort. However, safety risk remains high due to the rocky/coral bottom, strong currents, and the very difficult launch/landing area—so riders should only go if they can confidently handle strong upwind ability in the reported high-wind range.