Surf Forecasts:
Little Makaha surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 87 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 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Makaha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let's be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak around here. For the majority of the 16-day window, we're looking at a whole lot of nothing.
We've got a real flat spell kicking off. From Saturday the 22nd of August right through to the end of the month, there's barely a ripple. The wind is a constant cross-off from the ENE, and while that keeps the water surface clean, there's just no swell to work with. The wave energy is pitiful, often reading in single or double digits. It's a total write-off.
There is a slight flicker of life right at the start of September. On Tuesday the 1st of September, the afternoon shows a bit of a pulse with a 5ft swell from the NE, but the period is a short 9 seconds and the combined energy is moderate at 327. Still, the forecast calls it marginal. That's about as good as it gets, and it's still not worth getting wet for.
The only other blip is on Sunday the 30th of August morning, where a 4ft NE swell shows up, but again the period is a measly 6 or 7 seconds, making for weak, messy waves. The energy is moderate (246), but that short period kills it.
Honestly, for the dedicated surfer, this is a time to get the gear sorted, check the forecasts, and wait. It's a long stretch of flat, calm conditions. A bit of a bummer, but it happens.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | ENE 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | SSW 16 | NW 10 | N 8 | NW 9 | ENE 6 | NW 10 |
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88 | 86 | 80 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 43 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 14 | |
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 |
High Tide | 11:07PM0.34m | 1:17PM0.77m | 00:14AM0.37m | 1:44PM0.80m | 00:56AM0.42m | 2:09PM0.82m | 1:33AM0.46m | 2:32PM0.83m | 2:10AM0.51m | 2:54PM0.82m | 2:47AM0.56m | 3:15PM0.79m | 3:25AM0.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:02PM0.33m | 5:16AM0.17m | 8:40PM0.32m | 6:07AM0.14m | 8:43PM0.30m | 6:48AM0.11m | 8:53PM0.27m | 7:25AM0.10m | 9:07PM0.25m | 8:01AM0.10m | 9:23PM0.22m | 8:37AM0.13m | 9:41PM0.19m | |||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | ENE 14 | E 13 |
88 | 86 | 52 | 56 | 82 | 49 | 69 | 65 | 50 | 28 | 28 | 81 | 119 | 92 | 100 | 127 | 109 | 67 | 64 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 13 | SW 15 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | S 18 | NW 10 | S 16 | ENE 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
20 | 44 | 80 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 9 | 66 | 64 | 41 | 62 | 12 | 34 | 54 | 15 | 45 | 71 | 36 | 59 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | WNW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | N 8 | NW 9 | S 14 | NW 10 |
11 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 31 | 43 | 8 | 11 | 31 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 28 | 28 | 10 | 14 | 37 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
153 | 189 | 153 | 160 | 146 | 144 | 172 | 136 | 172 | 215 | 93 | 90 | 106 | 83 | 66 | 106 | 74 | 84 | 166 | 125 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 |
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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.











