Little Makaha Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.74° S 151.33° E

Little Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Little Makaha sea temperature is
20.4°C
1.7° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NE swell with 559 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with SE 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Little Makaha in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 19th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Monday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SE
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1.3
ENE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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57
44
81
169
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177
232
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285
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251
303
349
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503
292
Wind (km/h)
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ENE
25
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N
20
NE
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ENE
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N
15
NE
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ENE
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ENE
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NNE
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NE
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NE
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NNE
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NE
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:42AM0.90m
3:21PM1.22m
4:46AM0.96m
4:24PM1.23m
5:35AM1.06m
5:18PM1.26m
6:15AM1.17m
6:06PM1.30m
6:52AM1.30m
6:52PM1.32m
7:28AM1.42m
7:37PM1.34m
Low Tide
9:30PM0.43m
8:46AM0.64m
10:29PM0.40m
10:04AM0.61m
11:16PM0.35m
11:09AM0.55m
11:56PM0.28m
12:04PM0.46m
00:32AM0.22m
12:52PM0.36m
1:08AM0.18m
1:38PM0.25m
1:43AM0.15m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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