Makaha (Outside) Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.48° N 158.23° W

Makaha (Outside) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makaha (Outside) sea temperature is
26.9°C
0.1° 

Makaha (Outside) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Makaha (Outside) surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, NW swell with 903 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makaha (Outside) this week:

The surf forecast for Makaha (Outside) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makaha (Outside) in the next 16 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 23rd Oct)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 25th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 26th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha (Outside) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 84mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NNW
15
0.9
NNW
13
1.4
NNW
12
1.6
NNW
11
1.6
NNW
11
1.4
NNW
10
1.1
NW
16
1.2
NW
16
1.4
NW
15
1.4
NW
14
1.3
NW
13
1.2
NW
13
1
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
89
97
131
101
121
307
521
561
531
385
686
748
868
799
577
488
435
346
423
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
NNE
25
NE
15
NE
15
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NE
10
E
5
W
10
NNE
20
NNE
15
E
20
ENE
20
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
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off
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off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
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cross
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High Tide
2:35AM0.49m
2:14PM0.45m
3:10AM0.57m
2:49PM0.40m
3:47AM0.64m
3:26PM0.35m
4:28AM0.69m
4:04PM0.29m
5:13AM0.72m
4:45PM0.24m
6:02AM0.73m
5:33PM0.19m
Low Tide
8:05PM0.04m
8:31AM0.15m
8:27PM0.02m
9:24AM0.13m
8:51PM-0.01m
10:18AM0.12m
9:19PM-0.02m
11:16AM0.12m
9:49PM-0.03m
12:19PM0.12m
10:23PM-0.02m
1:32PM0.13m
11:00PM-0.00m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Makaha (Outside) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Makaha (Outside) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Makaha (Outside) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Makaha (Outside) 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 (Makaha (Outside)) 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 Makaha (Outside) 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.

Makaha (Outside) is 21 km (13 miles) from Makakilo City. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Makakilo City. Makakilo City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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