Little Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with very little to get excited about. For the first 12 days, from Friday the 7th of August right through to Tuesday the 18th, it’s pretty much a write-off. The waves are tiny, mostly ankle to knee-high at best, with weak energy (combined energy values sitting between 3 and 109). The wind is a persistent cross-off from the ENE, which keeps the surface clean, but there’s just no push. You’re looking at 0.3 ft to 1 ft of swell with periods that are all over the place, but the size is just not there. It’s a solid gap of flat to marginal conditions.

The only real glimmer in this whole 16-day window shows up on Wednesday the 19th of August. Little Makaha (Oahu) finally gets a pulse of energy. The morning sees a bump of 5 ft from the NE, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit fat and disorganized. The combined energy jumps to 292, which is moderate, but the wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” The wind is still a cross-off from the ENE at 12 mph, so it’ll be clean, but not glassy. This swell is right on the edge of being too big for beginners, but for the average surfer it’ll be a bit of a handful with that short, weak period. It’s the best option, but it’s far from a standout.

Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st of August keep that NE swell going, around 5 ft to 5 ft, but again with that short, weak 7-second period. The wind backs off a touch to 9 mph from the NE, so still clean. The combined energy hits 347, which is moderate, but it’s still marked as “marginal.” If you’re desperate, you might get a few close-outs, but don’t expect much.

That’s the whole story. One little blip of mediocre swell in the second week. The rest is a flat, clean, and frustrating wait. Keep the board waxed, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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