Little Makaha Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.00° N 156.67° W

Issued: 1 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Little Makaha sea temperature is
26.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NE swell with 326 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 7th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s cookin’.

From the jump, I hate to say it, but Little Makaha is in a rut. We’re staring at a dry spell that runs from Saturday 4 July all the way to Tuesday 14 July. Wind is relentless out of the ENE at 30 to 35 km/h, crossing the swell and making everything a choppy mess. The water temp is 26°, pretty normal for this time of year.

The only little blip on the radar is on Tuesday 14 July in the afternoon. A WNW groundswell rolls in with a 16-second period – that’s proper long-period energy – and the combined energy hits 346 (moderate wave energy). The swell height is only 2 ft at best, so it’s tiny, but that long period means it’ll have some shape. The wind eases a hair to 20 km/h, but it’s still cross-off. They’re calling it “marginal,” and honestly, that’s the best we get.

From Wednesday 15 July to Sunday 19 July, we’re back to small, weak pulses under those same cross-off winds. Swell never gets above 2 ft, and the wind never turns clean. You’ll see some SW and WNW energy with periods of 13 to 21 seconds, but without good wind, it’s just not worth paddling out.

If the wind keeps up like this, this setup is way more interesting for kiteboarding than for strapping on a leash. The ocean is quiet right now, and the best bet is to wait for a change in the forecast. I’ll keep you posted.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NE
8
0.4
NW
12
1.3
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
N
8
1.4
NE
7
0.1
W
16
0.9
NNE
7
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
14
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
13
1.6
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
268
52
186
204
19
18
4
4
3
3
3
1
0
5
81
20
16
16
31
31
254
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
Wind State
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
cross-off
High Tide
5:53PM0.76m
6:18AM0.44m
6:17PM0.71m
7:47AM0.48m
6:42PM0.65m
9:30AM0.54m
7:08PM0.58m
10:59AM0.64m
7:35PM0.51m
12:03PM0.74m
12:54PM0.83m
10:24PM0.40m
Low Tide
10:35AM0.21m
1:02AM0.26m
11:16AM0.29m
1:34AM0.23m
12:14PM0.38m
2:10AM0.19m
1:57PM0.47m
2:53AM0.15m
5:00PM0.50m
3:44AM0.11m
4:39AM0.07m
8:38PM0.39m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:12
7:12
7:12
7:12
7:12
7:12
7:10
 mm
1
2
3
Temp °C
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
25
25
Feels °C
23
23
22
22
22
21
22
21
21
21
22
21
22
22
23
24
22
22
24
23
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.9
NNE
7
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
13
Energy kJ
53
52
139
123
202
173
169
128
121
120
115
74
63
62
81
32
31
29
31
31
31
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
W
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
14
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SW
19
Energy kJ
40
60
48
19
19
18
4
4
3
3
3
1
5
58
20
16
16
27
29
59
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.1
S
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
18
0.2
N
8
0.1
SW
21
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
113
97
54
53
3
16
9
9
9
6
4
8
4
4
4
5
6
5
17
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.7
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.9
NE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
NE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.6
ENE
7
0.9
E
8
1.3
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.6
NE
7
Energy kJ
268
278
186
204
302
237
289
405
297
306
349
272
217
222
93
173
259
159
222
306
254
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
13
13
13
11
11
14
11
11
11
14
14
11
11
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Maui
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
1
2
4
1
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
7
9
5
7
5
5
4
8
4
5
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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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