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Makaha surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA
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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 Type | Time (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 ForecastMostly 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 SummaryMostly 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 | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | |
207 | 239 | 252 | 163 | 149 | 101 | 134 | 127 | 157 | 109 | 98 | 188 | 125 | 218 | 158 | 154 | 144 | 101 | 142 | 88 | 84 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
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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) | NE 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | NW 11 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
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) | SSW 14 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | S 16 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSE 12 | S 14 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
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) | SSW 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 13 | NNW 10 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 |
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) | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
— | 51 | 56 | 61 | 192 | 197 | 191 | 300 | 314 | 257 | 295 | 257 | 324 | 322 | 322 | 346 | 222 | 192 | 241 | 266 | 216 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 164 | 201 | 155 | 155 | 155 | 155 | 155 | 164 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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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.











