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Lat Long: 21.00° N 156.67° W

Little Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 03 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Little Makaha sea temperature is
26.8°C
0.1° 

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 4 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, NNW swell with 443 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with NW 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Little Makaha in the next 16 days are 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 6th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 6th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 7th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu night).

Saturday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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34
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28
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237
219
Wind (km/h)
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:45AM0.74m
10:56AM0.76m
11:10PM0.36m
11:46AM0.78m
00:10AM0.45m
12:24PM0.77m
00:54AM0.54m
12:56PM0.75m
1:33AM0.63m
1:25PM0.71m
2:08AM0.71m
1:50PM0.66m
2:43AM0.77m
Low Tide
2:09AM0.22m
6:53PM0.28m
4:09AM0.23m
6:57PM0.24m
5:29AM0.22m
7:12PM0.20m
6:29AM0.22m
7:29PM0.16m
7:20AM0.23m
7:47PM0.13m
8:06AM0.24m
8:06PM0.10m
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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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