Surf Forecasts:
Little Makaha surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 140 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 0.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) 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 3.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Makaha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, but in feet. Let's break it down. It’s a tough stretch, with not much to work with.
The only spot we're talking about is Little Makaha. It's a beginner-friendly reef break that's open to the swell and likes a north-west direction. Water temp is about 80°, which is what you'd expect for this time of year.
It's a slow start. The 15th and 16th are a total loss. The wind is ripping from the east-northeast at 37 mph, absolutely killing any chance of a wave. The swell is barely a ripple at 0.7 ft, with next to no energy behind it. Not worth the effort.
The next few days are more of the same. On the 18th, we see a tiny 1 ft swell from the southwest with a long 17-second period. The energy bumps a little, but the wind is still messy. It's a frustrating tease.
Wednesday the 19th is the first day that looks mildly interesting. The morning stays small, but the wind finally calms to a gentle 9 mph breeze. Then the afternoon brings a small 4 ft northeast swell with a short period of 8 seconds. The energy jumps, and it's the best we get. The conditions are still described as “very ordinary,” but this is the clearest window in the whole 16 days.
After that, it's back to tiny 1 ft to 1.5 ft waves and increasing wind through the 22nd and 23rd. We get another little flurry at the end, on the 29th, with a 2 ft south-west swell showing a bit of life and lighter winds. The energy (168) is the highest of the whole outlook.
Honestly, the whole forecast is a bust for Little Makaha. The swell direction is wrong, the size is tiny, and the wind is rarely your friend. If you're desperate, the afternoon of Wednesday the 19th or the 29th might give you a few knee-high rollers, but that's about the size of it.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (gales from the ENE on Sat night, light winds from the E by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | E 9 | ENE 8 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 17 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NE 6 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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 kJ | 13 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 41 | 68 | 47 | 79 | 77 | 95 | 101 | 93 | 124 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | 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 | off |
High Tide | 5:21AM0.61m | 4:48PM0.65m | 6:15AM0.61m | 4:55PM0.58m | 7:23AM0.60m | 4:40PM0.53m | 9:04AM0.61m | 11:01AM0.64m | 12:06PM0.68m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:07PM0.17m | 10:55AM0.32m | 11:30PM0.17m | 11:41AM0.40m | 11:55PM0.17m | 12:48PM0.48m | 00:24AM0.18m | 1:05AM0.20m | 2:20AM0.21m | 4:03AM0.21m | |||||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | 6:55 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
mm | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 19 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | ENE 9 | S 7 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 6 | E 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 66 | 589 | 28 | 110 | 107 | 68 | 59 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 41 | 46 | 31 | 26 | 17 | 59 | 51 | 19 | 60 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | W 11 | WSW 17 | WSW 18 | WNW 12 | W 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | E 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 13 | 20 | 56 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 28 | 30 | 14 | 11 | 68 | 41 | 27 | 77 | 95 | 101 | 93 | 124 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | S 10 | SSW 16 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 6 | W 11 | W 13 | WSW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | W 11 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 31 | 31 | 51 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 31 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 79 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NNE 6 | — | — | NE 7 | E 4 |
| kJ | 1230 | 951 | 394 | 270 | 214 | 155 | 66 | 135 | 71 | 142 | 133 | 42 | 47 | — | 28 | — | — | 51 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 325 | 38 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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