
Surf Forecasts:
Little Makaha surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 107 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Little Makaha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Little Makaha in the next 16 days are 0.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Makaha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a tough stretch. The forecast is pretty bleak for the whole 16-day window. We’re looking at a long gap with no worthwhile surf. The only break on the radar is Little Makaha, a beginner-friendly reef setup over on the leeward coast, but it’s just not firing. The first sign of anything rideable doesn’t show up until the morning of the 17th of August, and even then the swell is tiny at 2 ft from the SW with a weak period of 9 seconds. The combined wave energy is still low at 47. The water temp is a pleasant 80°F for this time of year, about bang on average when it’s happening.
The real issue is the wind. It’s stubbornly cross-off from the ENE almost every day, blowing at 15 to 19 mph, sometimes stronger. That’s not helping the tiny swell. We get a little bump in size on the 19th of August with 4 ft of NE windswell and a short period of 8 seconds, pushing the combined energy into moderate territory at 236. But the quality is still rated poor, and the wind is still a moderate breeze from the east. Not a clean wave for a beginner-friendly reef.
The rest of the window is a washout. Swell heights are mostly below 2 ft, periods are short, and the energy is weak. The wind never lets up. There’s a bit of a longer-period SW groundswell on the 20th of August with 16 seconds, but it’s only 1.0 ft – barely a ripple. The only real standout, if you can call it that, is the 19th of August. It’s the biggest bump in size, but with the wind and the short period, it’s not a paddler’s dream. For a reef break like Little Makaha, the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now.
It’s a dry spell, but with this spot being pretty consistent, it won’t stay this way forever. Forecasts can change.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 10 | NNW 7 | W 10 | W 12 | SSW 16 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 |
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50 | 78 | 98 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | 10:49PM0.35m | 1:30PM0.90m | 00:21AM0.38m | 2:09PM0.93m | 1:21AM0.43m | 2:44PM0.94m | 2:12AM0.48m | 3:16PM0.92m | 2:59AM0.52m | 3:45PM0.87m | 3:46AM0.56m | 4:11PM0.80m | 4:32AM0.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:48PM0.34m | 5:29AM0.06m | 8:51PM0.31m | 6:28AM0.03m | 9:09PM0.28m | 7:20AM0.01m | 9:32PM0.25m | 8:06AM0.03m | 9:56PM0.22m | 8:50AM0.07m | 10:20PM0.20m | 9:32AM0.14m | 10:43PM0.18m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
50 | 78 | 98 | 68 | 64 | 16 | 89 | 86 | 82 | 79 | 104 | 95 | 176 | 206 | 183 | 163 | 172 | 150 | 106 | 94 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | NNW 10 | SSW 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 12 | E 13 | W 12 | NNW 10 |
26 | 44 | 44 | 30 | 20 | 29 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 74 | 124 | 93 | 55 | 46 | 48 | 11 | 29 | 11 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | NE 10 | W 12 | NNW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | W 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 10 | NNW 7 | W 10 | W 12 | ESE 8 | W 12 | W 12 | NNW 8 | W 12 | SW 17 | W 11 |
19 | 14 | 11 | 24 | 28 | 44 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
116 | 144 | 199 | 170 | 193 | 251 | 214 | 153 | 153 | 140 | 107 | 107 | 138 | 94 | 173 | 208 | 248 | 330 | 436 | 469 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
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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.











