Makaha surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 17 Jun 2025 HST
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Makaha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Makaha sea temperature is
26.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makaha this week:

The surf forecast for Makaha over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makaha in the next 12 days are 0.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 23) 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 1.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 18) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 18th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 24th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 23rd Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 12 days.

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Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.7
SSW
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
S
0.5
SSW
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)121218161616151514131313131214131312161615141413161414131313121212121918
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1231211911752192042192311541281261379050109118105155204304452474444297250226174103928477454441147246
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
25
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
25
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
20
ENE
10
E
5
NNE
20
SW
10
E
5
NE
20
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
30
NE
15
ENE
5
NE
20
NE
10
ENE
5
NW
15
NNW
10
E
5
W
15
SW
10
ENE
10
WNW
20
NW
10
ENE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoncross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
cross-
on
crossoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:15AM
0.22
9:10PM
0.45
11:23AM
0.31
9:58PM
0.37
12:21PM
0.41
10:52PM
0.30
1:12PM
0.52
11:51PM
0.22
2:00PM
0.61
12:55AM
0.16
2:46PM
0.68
1:59AM
0.12
3:32PM
0.73
2:59AM
0.10
4:17PM
0.76
3:57AM
0.10
5:01PM
0.75
4:54AM
0.11
5:44PM
0.73
5:51AM
0.12
6:25PM
0.68
6:53AM
0.14
7:05PM
0.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:29PM
0.16
4:31AM
-0.04
4:18PM
0.20
5:03AM
-0.05
6:13PM
0.20
5:38AM
-0.08
7:53PM
0.17
6:16AM
-0.09
9:13PM
0.12
6:56AM
-0.11
10:15PM
0.08
7:39AM
-0.12
11:08PM
0.04
8:24AM
-0.12
11:55PM
0.02
9:10AM
-0.10
12:38AM
0.01
9:57AM
-0.07
1:19AM
0.01
10:44AM
-0.03
1:58AM
0.01
11:32AM
0.03
2:35AM
0.01
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--
Sunset-7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:17--7:17--7:17--7:17--7:17--7:17--7:19-
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Rain (mm)
----------1-----------------11------
Temp. °C272725272825272725272825272825272724262725272825262726262626262626272825
Feels °C (?)272524262725272625282725282726272524252425282924272625272628272526272725

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Makaha Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Makaha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Makaha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Makaha 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) 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 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 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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