Little Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, I’m looking at Little Makaha, a consistent reef break that’s exposed to the swell and is best with an offshore wind from the NW. Crowds can be an issue here, so heads up. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no shocks there.

The truth is, the 16-day window is a bit of a rough one. There’s a real dry spell on the cards. For the first week, we’ve got a few small pulses of energy, but the wind is a persistent cross-off from the E, which isn't ideal for getting the best shape out of this spot. The swell is tiny and the quality is poor, so you’re not missing much.

Things get a little more interesting around Monday afternoon, September 7th, when a pulse of long-period groundswell (15 seconds) pushes in from the SW, bumping the combined energy up to 819. That’s a solid bump of energy. The swell is a modest 4ft, but with that long period, it’ll have some push. The wind is still cross-off from the E, but at 19 mph, it’s a fresh breeze, which will keep it clean but a bit bumpy. The report says it’s marginal, so keep your expectations in check.

The only real standout I can see is if you’re an experienced surfer, keep an eye on Tuesday morning, September 8th. The swell picks up to 5ft from the WSW, with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 520. That’s a fair bit of grunt. The wind is still cross-off from the S, but at 19 mph, it’s still a fresh breeze. That’s the biggest, most energetic swell of the whole period, but the wind direction and strength are the catch. It’s a better option for the more advanced crew.

After that, it’s mostly small, weak, and unexciting right through to the end of the forecast. The swell stays tiny, the energy is low, and the wind is a constant cross-off. There’s a couple of marginal calls on Friday afternoon, September 11th, and Saturday afternoon, September 12th, with a 5ft NE pulse, but the period is short and the wind isn’t right. It’s not worth getting excited about.

For most of the second week, it’s a total write-off. The swell is well under 3ft, and the energy is very weak. It’s a long stretch of flat or near-flat conditions. The long-range stuff from the SW is there, but it’s tiny and weak.

In short, it’s a tough run. The Tuesday morning swell on the 8th is the most interesting, but it’s not perfect. If you’re a beginner, steer clear of that 5ft day. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this quiet for long.

Rusty out.

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