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Makaha (Outside) surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 19 Oct 2025 HST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makaha (Outside) this week:
The surf forecast for Makaha (Outside) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makaha (Outside) in the next 12 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 25) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 24th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 24th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha (Outside) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sun 26 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 186 | 288 | 222 | 151 | 149 | 246 | 225 | 187 | 615 | 1795 | 1663 | 1319 | 837 | 760 | 2213 | 2048 | 1155 | 953 | 539 | 380 | 319 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:47AM 0.55 | 3:24PM 0.37 | 4:17AM 0.59 | 3:52PM 0.33 | 4:48AM 0.61 | 4:21PM 0.28 | 5:22AM 0.62 | 4:50PM 0.24 | 6:01AM 0.62 | 5:20PM 0.21 | 6:44AM 0.60 | 5:56PM 0.17 | 7:36AM 0.59 | 6:59PM 0.15 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:03PM 0.04 | 10:04AM 0.15 | 9:20PM 0.04 | 10:50AM 0.15 | 9:39PM 0.04 | 11:36AM 0.16 | 10:00PM 0.05 | 12:28PM 0.17 | 10:23PM 0.06 | 1:30PM 0.18 | 10:47PM 0.07 | 2:48PM 0.18 | 11:14PM 0.09 | 4:24PM 0.17 | ||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sun 26 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | |
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Continuing clean conditions at Makaha (Outside) (calm.(Wind varies from 029 to 055 degs) at Wheeler Air Force Base/oahu Airport 22 km from Makaha (Outside)). 0.5m 9s swell from the N with a 0.3m 13s groundswell from the NNW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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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