Little Makaha surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 29 Mar 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
24.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (Apr 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 3rd Apr)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 3rd Apr)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 30th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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 Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed night, light winds from the ENE by Sat morning).

Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
N
2.3
NNE
1.9
N
2
N
2.3
NNE
2.2
NNE
2.1
NNE
1.8
NNE
1.9
NNE
1.8
NE
1.5
NNE
1.6
NE
1.4
NE
1.2
NNE
0.9
NNE
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.7
NNW
0.6
NNW
Period(s) (?)121212111111111110109988899881111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)120714201010104212841144970742684587378388262193111172123977810976
Wind
(km/h)
30
NE
30
NE
30
NE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
NE
20
NE
30
NE
30
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
5
E
5
N
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
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
glasscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:28AM
0.76
1:54PM
0.61
1:53AM
0.73
2:28PM
0.68
2:16AM
0.68
3:00PM
0.73
2:37AM
0.63
3:33PM
0.77
2:55AM
0.58
4:06PM
0.78
3:11AM
0.53
4:40PM
0.77
3:22AM
0.49
5:18PM
0.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:59AM
0.18
7:40PM
0.21
8:15AM
0.15
8:22PM
0.23
8:32AM
0.12
9:03PM
0.26
8:50AM
0.10
9:42PM
0.29
9:08AM
0.09
10:22PM
0.33
9:27AM
0.09
11:05PM
0.37
9:48AM
0.10
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
Sunrise-6:20--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:16-
Sunset--6:39--6:40--6:40--6:40--6:40--6:42--6:42
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---11--1-------------
Temp. °C222122212122212222222122222122212222222223
Feels °C (?)171618161617161818181819201920202321232422
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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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