Little Makaha surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 06 Apr 2026 HST
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Little Makaha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Little Makaha sea temperature is
23.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Little Makaha this week:

The surf forecast for Little Makaha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Little Makaha in the next 16 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 6th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 7th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 8th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Makaha over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.7
NW
0.8
NW
1
NW
1
NW
0.8
NW
0.8
NW
0.6
NW
0.5
NW
1.7
SW
0.4
NW
0.8
NW
0.8
NW
0.8
NW
0.8
NW
0.8
NW
0.8
NW
Period(s) (?)13121216161514131312121111713121111111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)615450165155209269330315197197735629556158134137168144138
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
20
ENE
5
E
15
E
15
ENE
5
SW
5
S
10
ESE
10
SSW
15
S
5
E
20
SE
15
S
35
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
S
10
S
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassoffcrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:05PM
0.70
2:38AM
0.44
7:09PM
0.67
8:42PM
0.65
10:10PM
0.67
11:05PM
0.69
11:37AM
0.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:10AM
0.12
1:45AM
0.43
10:34AM
0.15
11:03AM
0.19
11:46AM
0.23
1:57PM
0.27
7:04AM
0.28
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise6:15--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--
Sunset-6:42--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:44--6:44--6:44-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
light rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
----11--1123-13-12126437
Temp. °C232323232424242524232423252524252524222321
Feels °C (?)232022242427262726242626252422252526232523
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Information about the Little Makaha Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Little Makaha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Little Makaha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Little 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 (Little 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 Little 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.

Little Makaha is 22 km (14 miles) from Wailuku. If you plan a vacation in Maui, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wailuku. Wailuku has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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