Little Makaha surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 06 May 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
25.1° 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 Thursday (May 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 7th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Makaha over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
0.5
NW
18
0.9
NNW
16
1.5
NNW
12
1.8
NNW
13
1.5
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
0.9
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
11
0.8
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NNW
11
0.7
NNW
11
1
NNW
11
0.6
N
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
134
117
150
436
593
1093
700
531
349
211
183
151
207
189
247
231
166
149
113
218
104
Wind (km/h)
5
N
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
15
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
20
ENE
cross
cross
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
6:40PM0.73m
7:38PM0.71m
8:37PM0.70m
9:20AM0.32m
9:29PM0.69m
11:08AM0.40m
10:15PM0.67m
11:57AM0.51m
10:56PM0.65m
12:37PM0.62m
11:34PM0.62m
Low Tide
10:11AM0.13m
10:44AM0.18m
11:27AM0.23m
5:34AM0.30m
5:25AM0.26m
3:05PM0.35m
5:35AM0.21m
4:50PM0.37m
5:53AM0.16m
6:09PM0.37m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
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6:52
6:52
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
Temp °C
24
24
24
24
24
24
23
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
23
23
23
27
25
25
25
24
25
24
24
23
23
21
21
22
23
22
23
22
21
22
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.9
NNW
16
1.5
NNW
12
1.8
NNW
13
1.5
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
0.9
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
11
0.8
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NNW
11
0.6
NNW
12
1
NNW
11
0.7
NW
10
Energy kJ
134
117
98
436
593
1093
700
531
349
211
183
151
207
189
247
231
166
149
113
218
98
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.5
NW
18
0.4
NNW
12
1
NW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.3
E
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
E
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.2
S
11
0.2
N
12
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
NNW
14
0.7
NNW
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.6
N
12
Energy kJ
19
20
150
56
424
78
11
18
50
21
42
10
17
46
10
11
30
18
99
48
104
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.1
NE
9
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
E
8
0.2
N
10
0.1
NW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
NNW
15
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
N
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
46
41
65
21
33
3
27
26
11
7
8
20
21
17
12
30
9
27
50
10
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
0.9
N
9
0.7
N
4
0.4
E
8
0.5
NE
3
0.9
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.6
E
4
1.1
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
4
1.4
NE
5
0.9
ENE
5
1
ENE
5
1.5
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
5
1.7
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
Energy kJ
2
129
13
18
6
29
11
13
48
25
35
94
46
44
133
62
72
163
104
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
4
11
0
11
11
0
4
11
4
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
3
4
3
3
4
2
1
4
2
2
3
3
3
4
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
9
9
5
9
9
8
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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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