Makaha (Outside) Surf Guide

Makaha(Outside) in Oahu is an exposed reef break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the optimum swell angle is from the west. Reef breaks provide lefts and rights. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for rocks.

Makaha (Outside) Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef3consistent
79°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Makaha (Outside):

The best conditions reported for surf at Makaha (Outside) occur when a West swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

What's the best time of year to surf Makaha (Outside) (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Makaha (Outside) with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 50% of the time in January while 15% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 35% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
50%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
15%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
35%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Makaha (Outside) Location Map

Interactive Makaha (Outside) surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Makaha (Outside) is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 11 km (7 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Makaha (Outside) is Honolulu International Airport (HNL), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 37 km (23 miles) away.

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Makaha (Outside) Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 7 July 2025, 09:31 Local Time
Monday 07
11AM2PM5PM8PM
Wave (ft)
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
Period (s) 15 15 15 15
Wind (mph)
15
20
15
10
Wind State cross-
off
off off cross-
off

Swell History at Makaha (Outside)

Surf stats for Makaha (Outside), see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Makaha (Outside)

Wind stats for Makaha (Outside), see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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