Little Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the coming weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough stretch for Little Makaha. For the next eleven days, we're looking at a whole lot of nothing. The swell is tiny, mostly around 0.7ft to 1ft, and the wind is locked in from the ENE, which is a cross-offshore breeze here. It keeps the surface clean, but there's just no power behind it. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting in the double digits for the first few days, and even when it climbs into the low 100s around Thursday, August 20th, the wave comment still says "poor surf conditions." It's a frustrating wait.

Come Saturday, August 22nd, things get a little more interesting. The swell jumps up to 3ft to 4ft from the NE, but with a short period of just 7 seconds. That's windswell, not groundswell, so the waves will be a bit lumpy and lacking that proper shape. The energy does pick up to moderate, which is a sign of life, but the wind is still a moderate cross-offsoff from the ENE. It's not going to be a total flat spell, but it's far from classic. That day might be the only one with any real push, but it's still a long way from a standout.

After that, it drops straight back to nothing on the 23rd, with tiny 0.7ft swell and weak energy. So, overall, there's a big gap from now until the 22nd, and then it's one day of marginal, short-period swell before it fades again. If you're desperate for a paddle, the 22nd is your window, but keep your expectations low. The water temp is about 80°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold.

I hate to say it, but there's just nothing to get excited about. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on that 22nd, with that breezy, short-period chop. Hang tight, and check back in with me.

Rusty.

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