Surf Forecasts:
Little Makaha surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 300 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with NE 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Makaha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu.
Well, truth be told, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and frustrating around here. We've got a long dry spell before anything worth paddling out for shows up. The first real chance of a surf doesn't come until Saturday the 26th of September, so we're looking at a solid week-plus of small, unexciting waves before that.
For the first few days, from Saturday the 12th through to the end of the week, it's all small, weak swell. We're talking knee-to-waist high at best, and mostly coming from the SW with some ENE cross-off wind. It's clean, I'll give it that, but there's just no power. The combined energy is weak, barely hitting triple digits on the rare occasion. It's not worth suiting up for.
Saturday the 26th of September is where things get a little more interesting. We've got a pulse of swell arriving from the North. The size is picking up to about 5ft, with a period of 12 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, and the combined energy jumps to 651 (moderate). The wind is ENE at 12 mph, which is a cross-off breeze, so the waves will be reasonably clean. This is the standout of the whole outlook.
Now, for that Saturday swell, the best bet is Little Makaha (Oahu). It's a reef break, consistent, and fairly exposed to the North. This is a beginner-friendly spot, but with the swell size around 5ft and that longer period, it'll be a fun size for a bigger range of surfers. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. Just keep in mind that this spot can get crowded often, so expect company in the lineup.
Sunday the 27th still has some decent 4ft to 4ft north swell hanging around, with moderate energy (460). The wind stays cross-off from the ENE, so conditions will be alright. It's not the peak of Saturday, but there'll be waves to be had.
Honestly, if you're itching for a wave, circle Saturday the 26th on your calendar. The rest of the time, you might as well stay on the beach.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 235 | 99 | 79 | 215 | 74 | 153 | 171 | 72 | 188 | 133 | 183 | 154 | 207 | 147 | 124 | 89 | 300 | 241 | 227 | 208 |
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 | 3:21PM0.68m | 4:12AM0.72m | 3:38PM0.62m | 4:51AM0.72m | 3:50PM0.56m | 5:35AM0.70m | 3:52PM0.51m | 6:28AM0.66m | 3:17PM0.47m | 7:48AM0.63m | 9:50AM0.63m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:40PM0.12m | 10:09AM0.29m | 10:01PM0.12m | 10:52AM0.36m | 10:21PM0.12m | 11:42AM0.42m | 10:42PM0.14m | 1:04PM0.46m | 11:07PM0.17m | 11:38PM0.20m | 00:42AM0.24m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | SW 15 | NE 8 | SW 14 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 46 | 99 | 79 | 33 | 74 | 31 | 73 | 72 | 188 | 133 | 183 | 154 | 207 | 147 | 124 | 89 | 300 | 241 | 227 | 208 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | WNW 13 | SSW 14 | NW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | NNE 8 | E 11 | NNE 8 | N 9 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 25 | 27 | 26 | 17 | 20 | 6 | 30 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 59 | 57 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 24 | SW 9 | E 13 | E 12 | SSW 12 | E 11 | SSW 12 | W 8 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | NW 12 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 46 | 55 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 3 | 13 | 25 | 15 | 36 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | NE 9 | ENE 4 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 235 | 20 | 4 | 215 | 11 | 153 | 171 | 36 | 28 | 77 | 36 | 85 | 207 | 135 | 746 | 838 | 566 | 354 | 330 | 284 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 6 |
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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).
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