Makaha (Outside) Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.48° N 158.23° W

Makaha (Outside) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makaha (Outside) sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.2° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period with SSW 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 (Jul 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 1.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1
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18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
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16
0.8
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0.8
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0.7
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14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
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13
0.7
S
14
1.4
N
7
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
329
428
299
502
591
662
469
452
416
292
284
213
189
187
98
203
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243
229
207
211
Wind (km/h)
25
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ENE
25
NE
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NE
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NNW
15
ESE
5
NE
20
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High Tide
2:04PM0.59m
1:19AM0.15m
2:42PM0.62m
2:11AM0.16m
3:16PM0.65m
2:52AM0.18m
3:49PM0.67m
3:30AM0.20m
4:19PM0.67m
4:09AM0.22m
4:49PM0.67m
4:48AM0.25m
5:18PM0.65m
Low Tide
9:59PM0.14m
6:41AM0.04m
10:23PM0.12m
7:26AM0.02m
10:45PM0.11m
8:09AM0.01m
11:07PM0.10m
8:49AM0.01m
11:29PM0.09m
9:27AM0.01m
11:52PM0.08m
10:06AM0.03m
00:16AM0.07m
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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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