Little Makaha surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 24 Dec 2025 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
25.9° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Little Makaha this week:

The surf forecast for Little Makaha over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Little Makaha in the next 12 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 25th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 30th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 31st Dec)7ft (2.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Makaha over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
0
2
3
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
NNE
1.7
NE
1.3
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.2
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.4
NW
0.7
NNE
1.2
NW
1.3
NW
1.1
NNW
1.9
NNW
2.1
NNW
2.1
NNW
2.2
NNW
Period(s) (?)91013121212121211111010131212111715151516
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)154520581789589488656497325202149106571194093986341676180119022305
Wind
(km/h)
30
E
35
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
30
E
35
E
5
SE
5
SW
5
ENE
0
W
5
NW
20
ENE
10
E
25
ENE
20
E
25
E
15
E
25
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:16PM
0.38
6:16AM
0.77
6:45PM
0.40
6:46AM
0.72
8:42PM
0.45
7:18AM
0.65
10:32PM
0.55
7:54AM
0.58
11:43PM
0.67
8:43AM
0.51
12:35AM
0.78
9:58AM
0.45
1:21AM
0.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:08PM
0.30
10:41PM
0.20
1:43PM
0.27
11:26PM
0.30
2:19PM
0.23
12:36AM
0.40
2:59PM
0.19
2:57AM
0.49
3:42PM
0.14
5:56AM
0.49
4:29PM
0.09
7:46AM
0.43
5:18PM
0.04
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise7:00--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--
Sunset-5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:53--5:53--5:54-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
-----------------2--2
Temp. °C232423232323242424252524242423242424242424
Feels °C (?)192019201920212022272727262522242223222222
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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 12 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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