Little Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good, hard look at the next couple of weeks for Little Makaha. Straight up, the first week is a bit of a struggle, but there’s a real window of opportunity if you’re patient.

The pattern starts off pretty flat for the first few days. We’ve got a consistent cross-off wind from the ENE blowing through, which keeps the surface clean, but there’s just no energy in the water. From Friday the 4th through Sunday the 6th, we’re looking at tiny, weak swells. The combined energy is barely a whisper, with readings like 1 and 68 (weak). It’s not worth paddling out for.

Then, things start to get interesting. Monday the 7th sees a pulse of SW groundswell building. The morning is still a bit messy with that cross-off wind, but the swell is already showing 6 ft at a very long 15 seconds. The energy jumps to 1685 (moderate to strong). By the afternoon, the wind shifts to a light offshore from the ESE, and the swell hits 8 ft from the WSW, still with that lovely 15-second period. The energy is pumping at 2445. This is the standout for the whole forecast. The water temperature is sitting at a warm 80°, which is normal for this time of year. This is a solid, expert-level session. The wave quality is "excellent for experienced surfers", and with that long period, the sets will have plenty of power. Just remember, a long period groundswell like this, especially from the SW, can be a bit tricky at the reef, but it also means clean, organized lines. With a reef break, this is the setup you want. It’s going to be epic.

Tuesday the 8th is a bit of a comedown. The swell drops to 5 ft and the period shortens, and the wind goes back to a cross-off. The energy is still decent at 788 (moderate), but it’s nothing like the Monday session. The NE direction is a bit off from the optimum NW, so it’s a secondary option at best.

After that, we hit a long, dry spell. From Wednesday the 9th right through to Sunday the 14th, the swell is puny, barely breaking 1 ft. The energy is a joke, often under 100. The wind is a constant cross-off, keeping the surface clean but there’s nothing to ride. It’s a real flat patch.

There’s a tiny flicker of life on Monday the 15th with a 4 ft NE swell, but the energy is only 353 (weak to moderate) and the wind is cross-off again. It’s marginal and not worth a special trip. The rest of the second week, from the 16th to the 19th, stays small and weak. The SW swell hangs around but at 2 ft to 2 ft, it’s just not enough to get excited about. The energy values stay in the 200-300 range, which is weak.

Bottom line: The only real standout is the afternoon of Monday the 7th. That’s your window. Hit it hard if you’re an experienced surfer. Everything else is either flat or just not worth the effort. The first week has a lot of waiting, and the second week is a write-off for any quality surf. Stay tuned, though—forecasts can shift.

Rusty

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