Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 23s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,302 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makaha this week:
The surf forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makaha in the next 16 days are 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 23s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 14th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 | WNW 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 69 | 39 | 68 | 56 | 59 | 55 | 98 | 98 | 183 | 186 | 184 | 437 | 675 | 611 | 829 | 1157 | 1205 | 1138 | 813 | 783 | 666 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | on | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:41PM0.39m | 11:19PM0.28m | 1:26PM0.49m | 00:16AM0.22m | 2:11PM0.59m | 1:15AM0.17m | 2:56PM0.67m | 2:14AM0.13m | 3:42PM0.73m | 3:12AM0.11m | 4:29PM0.76m | 4:10AM0.09m | 5:16PM0.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:34PM0.19m | 6:00AM-0.07m | 8:01PM0.15m | 6:35AM-0.09m | 9:14PM0.10m | 7:13AM-0.12m | 10:15PM0.06m | 7:55AM-0.13m | 11:11PM0.03m | 8:40AM-0.14m | 00:03AM0.00m | 9:27AM-0.13m | 00:52AM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | WNW 11 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | S 16 | SW 20 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 131 | 75 | 56 | 50 | 51 | 45 | 27 | 28 | 183 | 186 | 106 | 150 | 675 | 611 | 829 | 1157 | 1205 | 1138 | 813 | 783 | 666 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 12 | S 14 | NW 11 | S 18 | S 18 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SW 19 | SSW 24 | SSW 18 | SSE 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | SSE 12 | E 19 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 69 | 39 | 37 | 56 | 59 | 30 | 98 | 98 | 19 | 19 | 184 | 437 | 209 | 187 | 219 | 77 | 50 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 36 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 11 | S 10 | S 13 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | S 12 | S 16 | NE 7 | SW 19 | S 13 | SSW 18 | S 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 35 | 84 | 68 | 37 | 18 | 55 | 29 | 22 | 26 | 80 | 19 | 175 | 88 | 209 | 89 | 125 | 48 | 52 | 21 | 18 | 33 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NE 12 | NE 7 | NE 4 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 79 | — | — | — | 57 | — | — | 94 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 49 | 45 | 40 | 54 | 203 | 35 | 13 | 29 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Makaha Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Makaha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Makaha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Makaha surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Makaha) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Makaha may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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