Last reviewed October 18, 2026
Maui Wowie, also spelled Mowie Wowie or Maui Waui, is a classic sativa from Hawaii. It’s a cross of Hawaiian genetics and an unknown strain, known for a tropical, pineapple-citrus aroma.
| Type | Sativa (as Leafly classifies it) |
|---|---|
| Lineage | Hawaiian × an unknown strain |
| Aroma and flavour | Tropical, pineapple, citrus |
| Most common terpene | Myrcene, then pinene and caryophyllene |
| THC | Leafly lists about 19%; every batch differs, so check the label |
| Origin | Hawaii |
Aroma and flavour
Maui Wowie is described as tropical, pineapple and citrus. Its most common terpene in lab data is myrcene.
Lineage
One parent is Hawaiian; the other isn’t documented. Leafly lists Tropic Thunder and Mai Tai among its offspring.
Indica, sativa and what to expect
Strain names and types are a starting point, not a guarantee. Studies of real cannabis products have found that labels don’t reliably predict a product’s chemistry, and two batches with the same name can differ. Read the product label for THC, and see Does indica make you tired? for why.
Common questions
Is Mowie Wowie the same as Maui Wowie?
Yes. Mowie Wowie and Maui Waui are alternate spellings.
Is Maui Wowie a sativa?
Yes, a classic sativa.
What does Maui Wowie taste like?
Tropical pineapple and citrus.
Where is Maui Wowie from?
Hawaii.
Source: Leafly (lineage, classification, reported aromas and lab terpene data).
