Makaha (Outside) surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 HST
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Makaha (Outside) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Makaha (Outside) sea temperature is
25.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makaha (Outside) in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 24th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 25th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
12
0.6
W
13
0.6
W
12
0.6
NNW
12
0.9
NW
13
0.9
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NNW
15
0.9
NNW
14
1.1
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.2
NNW
12
1.3
NNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
88
126
113
94
253
299
255
247
223
172
118
114
83
73
113
148
357
412
358
410
504
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
10
NE
25
NE
25
NE
15
NE
30
NE
15
ENE
5
NE
25
ENE
10
ENE
0
NE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
15
E
10
ENE
10
NE
20
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
25
NE
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
10:47PM0.52m
12:26PM0.16m
11:47PM0.48m
1:18PM0.23m
00:37AM0.43m
1:58PM0.31m
1:21AM0.38m
2:34PM0.38m
1:59AM0.33m
3:06PM0.45m
2:34AM0.28m
3:38PM0.49m
3:07AM0.23m
4:09PM0.53m
Low Tide
6:34AM-0.02m
4:38PM0.10m
7:07AM-0.04m
6:10PM0.11m
7:33AM-0.05m
7:23PM0.10m
7:57AM-0.06m
8:25PM0.09m
8:18AM-0.07m
9:19PM0.08m
8:38AM-0.07m
10:08PM0.06m
8:59AM-0.07m
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:05
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
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6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:55
6:57
6:57
6:57
2
Temp °C
23
25
26
24
25
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
27
24
25
26
24
25
26
21
24
25
22
24
23
22
27
26
23
28
27
23
26
27
23
25
26
23
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
12
0.9
NNE
9
0.6
W
12
0.6
NNW
12
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNW
13
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
6
0.6
NNE
5
0.7
NW
12
0.9
NNW
14
1.1
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.2
NNW
12
1.3
NNW
13
Energy kJ
88
121
113
94
70
299
103
247
223
172
67
65
47
38
19
146
357
412
358
410
504
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
15
0.6
W
13
0.4
NW
13
0.5
W
12
0.9
NW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.7
NW
11
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NNW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NNW
15
0.4
SW
12
0.7
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.4
S
16
Energy kJ
71
126
44
71
253
196
255
84
84
86
117
110
69
50
113
148
35
41
31
32
81
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
12
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.5
NW
10
0.4
SW
12
0.2
SSE
6
0.3
SW
11
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
72
47
25
68
63
53
176
214
211
153
118
114
83
73
48
36
3
19
25
28
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNE
10
0.5
E
5
0.8
NNE
9
1.3
NNE
7
1.1
ENE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.6
NE
7
0.7
NE
6
0.9
ENE
7
1
E
6
0.9
E
7
0.7
NE
8
Energy kJ
186
12
103
142
146
83
39
41
75
84
70
55
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
6
0
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
5
6
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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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