Surf Forecasts:
Little Makaha surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NE swell with 413 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 2.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Makaha over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hey, it’s Rusty. Honestly, Little Makaha is a total bust for the next 16 days. Every forecast slot says “poor surf conditions” with a zero rating. The break is consistent and geared for beginners, and it often gets crowded, but that doesn’t matter when the ocean’s this ugly.
Starting Monday 6 July, we get chest-high swell around 6 ft from the NE, but those 22 mph cross-off winds from the ENE tear it apart. Combined energy is moderate (313–376), but the quality is junk. By Tuesday afternoon it drops to ankle-biters, then we’re stuck with waves under 2 ft for days—weak energy in the single digits. Sunday 12 July afternoon sees a pulse of 6 ft NE swell with energy hitting 564, but the wind’s still cross-off and the period is short (8 sec). Nothing clean. No standout session at all.
Water temp is about 80°F, normal for the season. So you can swim, but don’t bother waxing up. This is a rare long dry spell for a spot that usually delivers. Maybe the forecasts shift, but right now it’s a no-go. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NW 10 | NE 8 | NW 9 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 7 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 309 | 372 | 4 | 335 | 3 | 268 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 17 | 59 | 86 | 109 | 148 | 129 | 413 | 200 |
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 | 6:42PM0.65m | 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 | 2:25PM0.96m | 1:03AM0.39m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:30AM-0.01m | 9:40PM0.32m | |||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | E 9 |
| kJ | 144 | 128 | 121 | 120 | 115 | 74 | 63 | 62 | 58 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 59 | 86 | 109 | 148 | 129 | 124 | 71 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | E 9 | — | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 15 | W 13 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 17 | 31 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 155 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | S 14 | N 8 | SE 5 | NNE 7 | — | — | W 18 | W 16 | SW 21 | W 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | W 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 10 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 309 | 372 | 340 | 335 | 382 | 268 | 243 | 272 | 243 | 272 | 250 | 257 | 310 | 431 | 311 | 352 | 383 | 289 | 358 | 413 | 200 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 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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