Little Makaha surfForecast / HAW – Maui / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 06 Apr 2026 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
24.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Apr 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Little Makaha in the next 16 days are 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 7th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 7th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 8th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Makaha over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.7
NW
0.9
NW
1
NW
1
NW
0.8
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.6
NW
0.7
NW
0.8
NW
1
NW
1
NW
0.8
NW
0.8
NW
0.7
NW
Period(s) (?)12161615141313121211111010121110121110109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)501651552093173303151971377341363411011412226322014111583
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
15
E
15
ENE
5
SW
5
ESE
0
SE
25
S
10
SW
25
S
15
SE
20
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSE
10
N
10
NNW
15
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassglasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcrosscrosscrosscrosscrossglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:38AM
0.44
7:09PM
0.67
8:42PM
0.65
10:10PM
0.67
11:05PM
0.69
11:37AM
0.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:45AM
0.43
10:34AM
0.15
11:03AM
0.19
11:46AM
0.23
1:57PM
0.27
7:04AM
0.28
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
Sunrise-6:13--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09-
Sunset--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:44--6:44--6:44--6:45
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
--441----2171--14415192014
Temp. °C232324242424242424232325242526242321202021
Feels °C (?)212324252727262624232325252627272624212021
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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.

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