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Makaha surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 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 1.5°C warmer than 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 (Apr 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makaha in the next 12 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) 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 1.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 04) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 30th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 1st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 1st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

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

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Wed
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Mon
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
0.8
NNW
1.2
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.4
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.1
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.5
NNW
0.4
NW
0.6
NW
0.9
NNW
1
NNW
1
NNW
0.9
NNW
1
NNW
0.9
NNW
1.1
N
1.4
N
1.3
N
1.1
N
1.2
N
0.9
N
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)191816141312121111111616161511131213121111111010141312121117161515141816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)265413649647649443461307183183226169160104666293299299261204222187240779555347380188205190218272192216185
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
10
E
5
NE
10
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
5
NNE
15
E
15
E
10
E
15
ENE
15
E
10
E
10
WSW
10
E
5
W
10
SSW
10
E
10
NE
20
ENE
10
E
0
N
15
NNE
15
ENE
10
NE
25
NE
15
ENE
10
NNE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
glassoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:12PM
0.63
7:05AM
0.05
8:11PM
0.59
8:49AM
0.05
9:14PM
0.55
10:51AM
0.08
10:16PM
0.50
12:14PM
0.14
11:14PM
0.45
1:03PM
0.21
12:05AM
0.41
1:41PM
0.28
12:48AM
0.36
2:12PM
0.35
1:26AM
0.31
2:42PM
0.41
2:00AM
0.27
3:11PM
0.47
2:33AM
0.23
3:40PM
0.51
3:05AM
0.19
4:11PM
0.55
3:38AM
0.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:13AM
0.02
11:55AM
-0.04
4:30AM
0.01
12:48PM
0.02
5:29AM
-0.01
2:08PM
0.08
6:12AM
-0.02
3:57PM
0.12
6:44AM
-0.03
5:35PM
0.14
7:10AM
-0.03
6:53PM
0.13
7:31AM
-0.04
7:57PM
0.12
7:50AM
-0.04
8:51PM
0.10
8:08AM
-0.05
9:40PM
0.09
8:28AM
-0.06
10:27PM
0.07
8:49AM
-0.06
11:13PM
0.06
9:13AM
-0.06
Wed
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Mon
12
Sunrise--6:01--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:54
Sunset6:58--6:58--6:58--6:59--6:59--6:59--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:01--
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Rain (mm)
1--------1--------1-----------1-----
Temp. °C252526272525272526262426272526272526272526272526272626272526272526262425
Feels °C (?)252727272525262527262426272526282527272427272527272626282427262525242323

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Mon afternoon).

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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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