Little Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a proper struggle. We’re staring down a long, dry spell with barely a ripple. The first real sniff of something worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until the morning of Saturday the 6th of September down at Little Makaha. And even then, it’s pretty weak.

The pattern is grim. From Friday the 28th of August right through to Friday the 5th of September, the guidance keeps spitting out "poor surf conditions" – mostly flat, with tiny junky windswells that aren't worth a second look. The combined energy is a measly 0 to 90 (weak), so you’re better off waxing the longboard and leaving it in the car.

Then on Saturday the 6th of September, the morning session finally serves up something. Little Makaha will see a tiny 1 ft swell from the SW at 16 seconds. That’s a long period for such a small wave, meaning it’ll have a bit of push but be very inconsistent. The combined energy nudges up to 98 (weak). The wind is a gentle breeze from the NE, so it’s clean, but honestly, it’s barely surfable. The score says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" – that’s the best we’ve got in a long time. It’s not a standout, just a relief from the boredom.

The real standout – the only true highlight in this whole 16-day window – is Friday the 11th of September. The morning at Little Makaha is where it’s at. We’ll see a 5 ft swell from the NNE at 9 seconds. That’s a moderate windswell, but the combined energy hits 370 (moderate), and the wind drops to a light breeze from the NE. That’s nearly offshore, and it’ll glass up the reef nicely. The forecast actually says "expect good surf conditions" – the only time in the whole run. This is the one to aim for. The swell direction is from the NNE, which matches the reef’s optimum from the NW? Not a perfect match, but close enough for this spot. It’s a consistent break, so you know it’ll be working, but expect the crowds because it’s "often" busy. The wave size is solid for a beginner-friendly reef, but at 5 ft it’s edging into intermediate territory. The afternoon fades fast, so get it early.

Nothing else in the second week is worth a second look. The 10th of September afternoon has a 6 ft NE swell (586 energy, moderate), but the wind is a cross-off breeze and the forecast is "marginal" – it’s a gamble. The 8th of September morning has a similar vibe but with a stronger wind. Skip it.

So, bottom line: the next 10 days are a write-off. The only real call is Friday the 11th of September morning at Little Makaha. Mark it in your calendar, but don’t hold your breath for the rest.

Stay wet,
Rusty

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