Makaha surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 19 May 2026 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
25.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makaha this week:

The surf forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makaha in the next 16 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 19th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 19th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 19th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.4
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.7
NNW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
207
239
252
163
149
101
134
127
157
109
98
188
125
218
158
154
144
101
142
88
84
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
35
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:12PM0.66m
7:36AM0.06m
8:07PM0.61m
9:15AM0.09m
9:03PM0.55m
10:50AM0.15m
9:57PM0.48m
12:02PM0.23m
10:50PM0.41m
12:55PM0.31m
11:40PM0.34m
1:37PM0.39m
00:26AM0.27m
Low Tide
11:13AM-0.08m
3:08AM-0.02m
12:07PM-0.02m
4:04AM-0.03m
1:13PM0.05m
4:51AM-0.04m
2:43PM0.11m
5:30AM-0.05m
4:29PM0.16m
6:03AM-0.05m
6:09PM0.17m
6:31AM-0.06m
7:34PM0.16m
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:05
7:06
7:06
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
Temp °C
26
27
25
26
26
23
25
25
23
25
25
24
24
25
23
25
25
23
25
26
24
28
27
25
26
25
21
22
22
20
20
21
21
22
21
20
22
21
22
24
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
6
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SE
8
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
NW
11
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.7
NNW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
Energy kJ
46
239
252
163
149
101
33
127
157
109
57
188
125
218
158
154
144
101
142
88
84
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
10
0.6
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.5
S
16
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
SSE
12
0.5
S
14
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NNW
15
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
14
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
Energy kJ
175
73
95
69
99
41
134
24
25
57
94
55
50
86
155
93
92
99
58
56
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
18
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SE
13
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.2
SSE
6
Energy kJ
207
35
17
64
62
93
60
28
42
40
98
60
57
39
24
46
46
7
7
9
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
1.3
ENE
4
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.7
NE
7
1.5
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.8
NE
7
1.6
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
Energy kJ
51
56
61
192
197
191
300
314
257
295
257
324
322
322
346
222
192
241
266
216
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
2
2
0
3
164
201
155
155
155
155
155
164
2
0
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
1
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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 16 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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