Surf Forecasts:
Little Makaha surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, NE swell with 255 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with NE swell.
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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Little Makaha in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Makaha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for our little slice of paradise. Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’re staring down the barrel of a long, quiet period with very little to get excited about. The first solid recommendation we get isn't until Thursday the 25th of September, so we’ve got a gap of about two weeks with next to nothing worthwhile. For an area like this, that's a rough run, but it happens. Don't lose hope; forecasts can always shuffle around.
The only real player in town is Little Makaha. Come Thursday the 25th of September, it starts to show a bit of life. On Friday morning, we see a small, long-period groundswell pushing in from the southwest at 2ft with a period of 16 seconds. That deep, long-period energy is a classic sign of better-shaped waves, though at a beach break it can sometimes run a bit too straight. The combined energy is getting up there at 248 (moderate), so there's a bit of push behind it. The real kicker here is the wind: gentle easterly breezes keeping it cross-off, meaning the surface should be pretty clean. It’s not going to be pumping, but for a spot that’s been flat for weeks, this is about as good as it gets. Just keep in mind, Little Makaha can get crowded often, so you might have some company for those few clean lines.
The water temp is sitting around 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no wetsuit worries.
So, if you’re desperate for a paddle, pencil in that Friday the 25th. It’s the only real standout in this otherwise sleepy outlook. Everything else is a write-off until then.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SW 20 | NE 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 80 | 94 | 91 | 80 | 78 | 100 | 197 | 79 | 79 | 215 | 74 | 82 | 129 | 96 | 188 | 160 | 183 | 154 | 249 | 188 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:36PM0.81m | 2:54AM0.65m | 3:00PM0.75m | 3:33AM0.69m | 3:21PM0.68m | 4:12AM0.72m | 3:38PM0.62m | 4:51AM0.72m | 3:50PM0.56m | 5:35AM0.70m | 3:52PM0.51m | 6:28AM0.66m | 3:17PM0.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:00PM0.16m | 8:46AM0.17m | 9:20PM0.14m | 9:28AM0.23m | 9:40PM0.12m | 10:09AM0.29m | 10:01PM0.12m | 10:52AM0.36m | 10:21PM0.12m | 11:42AM0.42m | 10:42PM0.14m | 1:04PM0.46m | 11:07PM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | E 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SW 15 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SW 22 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 61 | 63 | 91 | 80 | 78 | 55 | 30 | 79 | 79 | 33 | 74 | 82 | 73 | 96 | 65 | 133 | 183 | 154 | 249 | 188 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | ENE 9 | SW 15 | WNW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 21 | SW 20 | E 11 | NNE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 80 | 94 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 83 | 47 | 27 | 55 | 17 | 20 | 31 | 30 | 72 | 188 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 9 | SSW 12 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 12 | SW 9 | SSW 13 | E 12 | SSW 12 | E 11 | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 46 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 25 | 15 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 4 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 204 | 117 | 151 | 198 | 216 | 100 | 197 | 20 | 88 | 215 | 17 | 13 | 129 | — | — | 160 | 99 | 229 | 218 | 372 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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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).
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