Makaha Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.48° N 158.23° W

Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 03 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makaha sea temperature is
27.2°C
0.1° 

Makaha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Makaha surf forecast from 3 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, S swell with 774 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with SSW swell.

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 Saturday (Oct 03) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makaha in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 2PM. 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 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 3rd Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 7th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 9th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
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SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
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12
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
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19
0.7
SSW
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0.8
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0.9
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NNW
15
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NNW
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NW
12
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
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NNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
170
106
99
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262
333
399
372
452
429
392
452
568
479
382
282
243
408
493
437
347
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
30
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
25
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10
ENE
5
W
10
S
5
SSE
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
10
E
15
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
10:48AM0.64m
11:51PM0.18m
11:54AM0.64m
00:58AM0.25m
12:48PM0.63m
1:45AM0.32m
1:34PM0.60m
2:25AM0.40m
2:13PM0.56m
3:02AM0.47m
2:49PM0.51m
3:37AM0.53m
3:22PM0.45m
4:12AM0.58m
Low Tide
6:59PM0.11m
3:58AM0.15m
7:32PM0.09m
5:34AM0.15m
7:59PM0.06m
6:50AM0.14m
8:24PM0.05m
7:53AM0.13m
8:46PM0.03m
8:48AM0.13m
9:08PM0.02m
9:39AM0.13m
9:29PM0.02m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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