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Lat Long: 21.00° N 156.67° W

Little Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 06 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Little Makaha sea temperature is
26.9°C
0.0° 

Little Makaha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Little Makaha surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, NNW swell with 740 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period with NNW 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 6th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 12th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 13th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
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0.8
NNW
16
1
NNW
15
1
NNW
14
1.2
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
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0.9
NW
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NNW
11
0.9
NNW
10
0.7
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10
0.6
NNW
9
0.4
NW
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0.4
NW
8
0.8
NNW
18
0.9
NNW
17
1.2
NNW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
131
298
449
419
458
255
205
246
220
224
263
238
160
86
56
20
18
356
481
666
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
E
5
SE
10
SE
10
S
15
SSE
15
S
15
S
15
SE
20
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
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20
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15
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15
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20
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20
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Wind State
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cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
00:54AM0.54m
12:56PM0.75m
1:33AM0.63m
1:25PM0.71m
2:08AM0.71m
1:50PM0.66m
2:43AM0.77m
2:12PM0.61m
3:17AM0.80m
2:33PM0.56m
3:51AM0.81m
2:50PM0.51m
4:26AM0.80m
Low Tide
7:12PM0.20m
6:29AM0.22m
7:29PM0.16m
7:20AM0.23m
7:47PM0.13m
8:06AM0.24m
8:06PM0.10m
8:50AM0.27m
8:25PM0.08m
9:32AM0.30m
8:46PM0.07m
10:15AM0.33m
9:07PM0.08m
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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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