Little Makaha Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.00° N 156.67° W

Little Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Little Makaha sea temperature is
26.5° C
0.3° 

Little Makaha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Little Makaha surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NE swell with 720 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with NE swell.

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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 13s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 29th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 29th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you about Little Makaha. We're looking at a pretty grim run for the next two weeks. The first few days are a write-off, and then we get a tiny window of something more promising, but it's far from a classic.

For the first week, starting Monday the 27th of July, it's a frustrating story. The wind is howling out of the NE at 15 to 22 mph, and it's coming from the wrong direction for this spot. The swell is small and weak. The combined energy of all swells directed here is sitting at 215, which is moderate, but it’s a short-period windswell, not the kind of power that gets you excited. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about normal for this time of year, but you won't be feeling it with that wind. Tuesday is even worse, with a cross-chop that makes it look like a washing machine. Honestly, you'd be better off doing something else.

There's a flicker of hope on the morning of Wednesday the 29th of July. A small, clean swell from the NE at 5ft with a period of 9 seconds. The wind swings light from the SSE, making it cross-off and clean. The combined energy of all swells directed here climbs to 331, which is moderate energy. It's the best the week has to offer, but it's still a small wave. For a beginner-friendly reef break, that's a maybe, but the crowds are often around here, so you'll have company. The afternoon on Wednesday is a total dud, with a tiny 0.3ft swell.

Then from Thursday the 30th of July, it's back to the doldrums. The wind cranks up from the ENE at 19 to 25 mph for the rest of the week and into the next. The swell drops to barely a ripple, with combined energy of all swells directed here falling below 100 (weak) for most of the next seven days. It's a long, flat stretch.

The second week isn't much better. The first real spike comes on the afternoon of Saturday the 8th of August. The swell jumps to 5ft from the NE with a short period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy of all swells directed here hits 442 (moderate energy). It's a bit of a pulse, but with that consistent ENE wind on the cross-off, it's still going to be a messy, choppy affair. The next day, Sunday the 9th, holds a similar 4ft NE swell, but again, the wind is not your friend. For a beach-break-only spot, this kind of short-period swell under a strong breeze is more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.

So, if you're looking for the standout, the best you've got is the morning of Wednesday the 29th of July. It's small, but it's clean. For the long-range, the 8th and 9th of August have some size, but the wind is a problem. For a beginner, watch out on the 8th of August - that 5ft swell is getting close to the limit, and with the chop, it'll be a handful.

It's a tough run for Little Makaha. The consistency is there, but the quality isn't. It tends not to stay this poor for long, so keep an eye on the horizon.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.2
E
14
1.4
E
13
1.1
NNE
7
1
NNE
9
1.9
NE
10
1.4
NE
9
0.1
SW
20
0.2
WSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
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16
0.4
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16
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14
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0.3
N
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0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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0
127
147
720
314
15
37
80
79
69
90
86
77
69
0
17
31
28
25
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
20
ENE
25
NNE
20
NNE
10
NNW
10
SE
10
ESE
20
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
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20
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Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
2:43PM0.84m
1:33AM0.41m
3:10PM0.86m
2:12AM0.43m
3:35PM0.86m
2:50AM0.46m
3:59PM0.85m
3:31AM0.48m
4:21PM0.82m
4:15AM0.51m
4:42PM0.78m
5:03AM0.53m
5:01PM0.72m
Low Tide
9:43PM0.31m
7:39AM0.06m
10:01PM0.30m
8:13AM0.06m
10:20PM0.28m
8:46AM0.08m
10:40PM0.26m
9:19AM0.12m
11:01PM0.24m
9:54AM0.18m
11:23PM0.22m
10:31AM0.26m
11:48PM0.19m
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7:07
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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