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Little Makaha surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 20 Jan 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
24.9° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Little Makaha this week:

The surf forecast for Little Makaha over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Little Makaha in the next 12 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 20th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 21st Jan)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 22nd Jan)5ft (1.6m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Makaha over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
NW
1.1
NW
1.2
NW
0.9
NW
1.3
NW
1.2
NW
1.4
NW
1.6
NW
1.6
NW
1.6
NW
1.7
NW
1.4
NW
1.2
NNW
1
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
1
N
Period(s) (?)16151416151414131213121211111615141312128
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)31455055743776755775884672477885055831122015913465613951118
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
10
SE
5
SSW
5
NE
20
NNE
15
ENE
10
E
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
E
25
ENE
10
ENE
5
ESE
0
NNE
5
NNE
5
NE
10
ENE
15
E
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glassglasscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:40PM
0.46
4:42AM
0.85
4:27PM
0.48
5:05AM
0.80
5:21PM
0.50
5:27AM
0.74
6:28PM
0.52
5:46AM
0.67
7:55PM
0.56
6:00AM
0.60
9:51PM
0.62
5:39AM
0.53
11:29PM
0.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:04AM
0.27
9:30PM
0.09
11:28AM
0.25
10:06PM
0.16
11:53AM
0.23
10:44PM
0.25
12:22PM
0.20
11:31PM
0.35
12:55PM
0.18
12:39AM
0.45
1:37PM
0.16
3:38AM
0.52
2:34PM
0.14
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise7:05--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:05--
Sunset-6:08--6:09--6:09--6:10--6:12--6:12--6:13-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------12223112------
Temp. °C242423232323222322222222222021222322232323
Feels °C (?)232424242222222423222321202021242524242324
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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 12 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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