Makaha (Outside) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Oahu, USA)

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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*:
Reef	3	consistent	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.

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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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Please note that some surf spot locations are approximate to protect their exact location while others are not shown at close zoom level.

Makaha (Outside) Surf Forecasts:

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12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 7 July 2025, 09:31 Local Time

m, °C	Monday 07
ft, °F	11AM	2PM	5PM	8PM
Wave (ft)	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period (s)	15	15	15	15
Wind (mph)
Wind State	cross- off	off	off	cross- off

Tides at Makaha (Outside)

Current tide and informaton

For Waianae, Pokai Bay, Oahu Island, Hawaii, 5 miles from Makaha (Outside).

Next High Water: 03:04pm | 2ft

Next Low Water: 10:44pm | 0ft

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Makaha (Outside) Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 27.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (26.2 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Makaha (Outside) won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 79°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite