Little Makaha surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

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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
25.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (May 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 9th May)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 9th May)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 14th May)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
1
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NNW
11
0.5
N
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
10
0.6
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
9
1.3
NNE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
0.9
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
392
176
140
123
256
192
243
235
169
146
66
86
85
59
32
196
388
402
413
299
264
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
30
E
30
ENE
30
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
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
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
1:16PM0.74m
00:12AM0.57m
1:56PM0.83m
00:49AM0.53m
2:37PM0.91m
Low Tide
5:34AM0.30m
5:25AM0.26m
3:05PM0.35m
5:35AM0.21m
4:50PM0.37m
5:53AM0.16m
6:09PM0.37m
6:16AM0.10m
7:16PM0.35m
6:43AM0.04m
8:17PM0.34m
7:14AM-0.00m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:57
1
4
Temp °C
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
24
24
24
23
24
24
25
24
22
23
22
22
22
21
21
20
20
20
19
20
20
21
21
21
20
23
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.7
N
7
1
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NNW
11
0.6
N
7
0.6
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
10
0.6
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
9
1.3
NNE
8
0.6
NNW
16
0.7
NW
15
0.9
NNW
14
0.9
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
Energy kJ
392
176
140
43
256
192
243
235
169
146
32
86
85
59
32
196
164
223
337
299
264
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
E
7
0.2
SSW
15
0.7
NW
11
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
17
0.5
NW
10
0.3
NW
10
0.2
N
12
0.2
S
14
0.2
WSW
15
0.3
NW
9
0.1
SW
14
0.3
NW
11
0.2
WSW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
50
9
21
123
17
46
12
30
30
27
51
15
12
16
21
12
8
19
27
65
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
NW
15
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
N
14
0.5
N
11
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
N
11
0.2
S
14
0.2
NNW
17
0.1
NW
9
0.2
N
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
Energy kJ
11
15
3
20
8
17
12
3
3
14
66
19
21
10
15
30
3
7
18
5
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
7
1.3
NE
5
0.9
ENE
5
1
ENE
5
1.6
ENE
5
1.1
ENE
5
1.4
ENE
5
1.5
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
5
1.4
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
6
1
E
7
1.8
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.6
NE
7
1.5
ENE
7
Energy kJ
50
74
32
46
138
59
105
133
74
110
162
142
155
246
99
388
402
413
268
243
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
13
16
11
15
37
37
37
13
11
11
11
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
1
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
6
6
5
5
6
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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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