Little Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. The forecast is looking pretty flat and uninspiring for the vast majority of the 16-day window. We’re looking at a long, dry gap with nothing really worth paddling out for. The first few days are a complete washout with tiny, weak energy and cross-off winds that won’t do us any favours. It’s not until the second week that we see a tiny blip of energy, but even then, the conditions are poor.

The only real standout, and I’m using that term loosely, is a small window around Little Makaha. This is a beginner-friendly reef break, and it’s consistent, but it’s also often crowded. The water temp is sitting around 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, for the one and only highlight: On the morning of Wednesday, 12 August, we see a spike in combined swell energy to 220 (moderate) with a 4 ft swell from the NE. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s a windswell, not a groundswell, meaning it’ll be a bit bumpy and lack real punch. The wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 19 mph, which isn’t ideal but will keep the surface clean. It’s a small wave, but compared to the rest of the outlook, this is the only pulse that offers any shape. For a beginner, this is your best bet, but don’t expect anything world-class. The rest of the days are just dribble.

After that, the energy drops back down to weak numbers, and the winds stay annoying. The second week is a write-off with tiny, weak swells from the W and cross-off winds. There’s nothing to get excited about. It’s one of those periods where the forecast can change, but right now, it’s a long, flat grind.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the charts.

Rusty

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