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Little Makaha surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 08 Dec 2025 HST
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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
26.0° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Little Makaha in the next 12 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Dec 08) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 9th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 10th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 10th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Makaha over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
2
4
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
NNW
0.6
NW
0.7
NW
0.9
NW
1.3
NW
1.5
NNW
2
NNW
1.9
NW
1.7
NW
1.6
NW
1.7
NW
1.6
NNW
1.1
NW
1.1
NNW
1.1
N
1.3
NNW
1.1
NNW
1
N
0.8
NW
0.9
NW
1.2
NW
Period(s) (?)111515141416161413131212111111111110161515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1401452123365861164195615331011864892680314270302373292225302370606
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
10
ENE
10
E
10
S
10
WSW
20
SW
10
SW
5
WSW
20
N
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSE
5
SW
5
ENE
10
SE
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glassglassoffcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:43PM
0.35
6:34AM
0.82
6:16PM
0.35
7:16AM
0.75
8:34PM
0.38
7:55AM
0.68
10:47PM
0.46
8:34AM
0.61
11:53PM
0.56
9:13AM
0.55
12:32AM
0.64
9:58AM
0.49
1:03AM
0.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:33PM
0.31
10:34PM
0.13
2:26PM
0.29
11:18PM
0.23
3:11PM
0.26
12:14AM
0.34
3:47PM
0.23
2:04AM
0.43
4:18PM
0.20
4:42AM
0.48
4:46PM
0.17
6:39AM
0.46
5:14PM
0.15
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Sunrise6:50--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--
Sunset-5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:46-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------1--------------
Temp. °C242423242424252624252523232323252524242424
Feels °C (?)232222252526252524262622232324262727262625
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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 12 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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