Little Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. Little Makaha is a reef setup that’s fairly exposed to the swell window, and it’s a consistent spot. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

To be honest, the next week and a half is looking pretty flat and weak. There’s a long stretch from now through to the end of August where the swell is tiny, mostly under 1 ft, with short bursts of weak energy. The combined energy is barely registering, often in the single digits, which tells you there’s just nothing pushing in. The winds are cross-off from the ENE, which keeps the surface clean, but without any real swell, it’s just a lake out there.

Things get a little more interesting on Monday the 31st of August. We see a pulse of NE swell building through the afternoon, with heights around 6 ft and a very short period of 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 423, which is moderate, but that short period means the waves will be a bit messy and junky. It’s not going to be anything special, and the wind stays fresh cross-off, so it’s not all bad, but definitely not a standout.

The best window in this whole 16-day stretch looks like the morning of Sunday the 6th of September. That’s when we get a clean 4 ft NE swell with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy sits at 386, which is solid moderate. The wind is light from the ENE, so it’s a gentle breeze and the surface will be tidy. Monday the 7th of September looks similar, with the same size and wind, so you could get two decent mornings in a row. That’s about as good as it gets here for this forecast.

Saturday the 5th of September morning has a brief 3 ft NE swell, but it’s short period and light, so it’s a minor option at best.

After that, the swell fades fast. By Tuesday the 8th, the energy drops and the wind picks up a bit, and then it’s back to tiny or flat conditions through to the 10th. Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th are especially poor, with the wind gusting up to 25 mph, which is strong breeze territory. That’s more kite-surfing conditions than paddle surfing.

So, if you’re keen, pencil in the morning of Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th of September. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’s the cleanest and most consistent swell we’ll see in this run. The rest of the time, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty

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