Little Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Yeah, look, I’m not gonna lie to you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf ahead, so if you’re keen for a wave, you might be better off finding a different hobby for a bit.

The good news is that the water’s sitting at a very normal 80°F, so it’s not going to be a shock to the system when you do get in.

We’re looking at a solid gap with nothing on offer for the first week. From Sunday the 9th right through to Saturday the 15th, it's flat out poor. We’re talking ankle-biters, under 2ft, with the swell energy just a whisper—down at 6 to 24. The wind is a constant cross-off, which would usually be nice, but there’s just nothing to push around. It’s a whole lot of nothing.

Then, on Sunday the 16th of August, things get a little weird. The wind swings around and we get a cross-on breeze with a 3ft bump, but it’s a 4-second wind swell – just messy and short-period. It’s not worth your time.

Now, here’s the one bright spot in this whole forecast. Monday the 17th. The swell jumps up to 6ft from the NNE with a 10-second period, and the energy kicks right up to 662. That’s a solid push of moderate-to-strong energy. The problem is the wind. It’s a cross-shore breeze at 15 mph, which is going to chop it all up. The afternoon cleans up a bit with a cross-off wind and 5ft on offer, but it’s still just ordinary. For a reef break like Little Makaha, this is your best shot, but conditions are going to be tricky. It’s not a day for beginners, that’s for sure.

After that, it’s back to the grind. The rest of the week from the 18th onwards is poor again. We get some WNW and SW pulses, but the heights hover around 1 to 2ft. The energy does get into the low 100s and 150s, but it’s not enough to make anything of it. The wind stays cross-off, which is nice, but with waves that small, it’s just a frustrating tease.

So, the long and short of it is: if you’re an expert and you’re desperate, keep an eye on Monday the 17th. Even then, it’s not going to be a classic. For everyone else, this is a blank run. It happens. The forecast can change, so don’t write it off completely, but right now, there’s not much to get excited about.

Rusty.

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