Surf Forecasts:
Little Makaha surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NE swell with 372 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Little Makaha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Little Makaha in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Makaha over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gonna give you the straight-up on Little Makaha. I've looked through the numbers, and to be honest, there's not a single session in the next 16 days that I'd call a good surf option. The spot itself is a consistent little reef, ideal for beginners, and the water temp is sitting about average for this time of year at 80°F – nothing unusual there. But the conditions just aren't cooperating.
Starting Sunday July 5th through to Tuesday July 8th, we've got a persistent cross-off wind from the ENE at 18-22 mph, which is not the offshore direction this break prefers (it wants NW). The swell is coming from NE, short period 7-8 seconds, and the energy is weak – barely 295 to 376 units at best. That's not gonna deliver. The surf is clean on the surface, but the wave quality is poor. Not worth the paddle.
We hit a real lull from Wednesday July 9th through to the 11th – tiny bumps, almost nothing. Then on the 12th there's a bit of a pulse from NE again, 5-6 ft, but still short period and the same cross-off breeze. Energy gets up to 502 on Sunday afternoon, which is moderate, but the conditions are still poor. A few days later, around the 14th and 15th, we get a small long-period groundswell from WNW – about 2-2 ft at 15-16 seconds – but the energy is moderate (272-283) and the wind remains cross-off. The forecast calls it "marginal" at best. That's the closest we get to something rideable, but it's not enough to get excited about. After that, it's back to tiny, weak waves through the 20th.
Bottom line: a blank run. Little Makaha is usually consistent, but it's gonna be flat or crummy for the whole stretch. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out, but right now there's nothing calling me in. Don't waste your time.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NW 10 | NE 8 | NW 9 | N 8 | ENE 7 | N 7 | W 15 | NNE 7 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 276 | 284 | 227 | 301 | 372 | 4 | 313 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 17 | 59 | 86 | 109 | 148 |
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 | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:17PM0.71m | 7:47AM0.48m | 6:42PM0.65m | 9:30AM0.54m | 7:08PM0.58m | 10:59AM0.64m | 7:35PM0.51m | 12:03PM0.74m | 12:54PM0.83m | 10:24PM0.40m | 1:41PM0.91m | 11:54PM0.38m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:16AM0.29m | 1:34AM0.23m | 12:14PM0.38m | 2:10AM0.19m | 1:57PM0.47m | 2:53AM0.15m | 5:00PM0.50m | 3:44AM0.11m | 4:39AM0.07m | 8:38PM0.39m | 5:35AM0.03m | 9:09PM0.35m | |||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 123 | 202 | 173 | 169 | 128 | 121 | 120 | 115 | 74 | 63 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 86 | 109 | 148 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 8 | — | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 15 | SW 19 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 |
| kJ | 19 | 19 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 17 | 59 | 35 | 36 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | N 7 | — | NNE 7 | W 18 | W 16 | SW 21 | W 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 53 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 8 | — | 10 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 276 | 284 | 227 | 301 | 372 | 297 | 313 | 368 | 229 | 250 | 243 | 196 | 223 | 343 | 264 | 228 | 306 | 320 | 303 | 342 | 206 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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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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