Makaha Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.12° S 77.05° W

Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makaha sea temperature is
20.1°C
3.5° 

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


Makaha surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 546 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period with SW 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makaha in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 20th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 20th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 15th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards.

Honestly, the whole 16-day run looks pretty flat for us. We’ve got a persistent run of small, weak swell and the wind is never really working in our favour. It’s a tough stretch. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until Monday the 14th, and even that is a bit of a stretch.

So, Monday the 14th afternoon sees a small 3ft SW groundswell rolling in, with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 659, but the wind is a cross-on SSW breeze at 9 mph, which will chop things up a little. The water is sitting at 68°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a proper anomaly of 6°F above average. That feels weird, but it’s a tropical treat.

Tuesday the 15th morning cleans up slightly, with the swell holding at 3ft from the SW and a 15-second period. The wind drops to a light 6 mph S breeze, but it’s a cross-shore, so not ideal. It’s the best window we get, but it’s still marginal. The afternoon goes downhill with a moderate 12 mph S cross-shore.

From Wednesday the 16th right through to Thursday the 24th, it’s a long, bleak stretch. Swells drop below 3ft, periods shorten, and the wind stays cross or cross-on from the south. Combined energy dips into the 100s and 200s (weak). Honestly, it’s not worth paddling out. A few mornings like the 19th and 20th have light offshore winds (WSW and SW) but the swell is tiny – 1ft to 2ft – and the period is all over the place. The sets are just too small and weak to get a ride.

Friday the 25th sees a slight bump of 4ft from the SW, but the period is a short 13-14 seconds, and the wind is still cross-on at 9 mph. Combined energy gets back up to 441, but the conditions are poor. By Tuesday the 29th, the swell pushes a bit more to 5ft and 5ft from the SSW and S, with periods around 10-11 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 532 and 583 – moderate to strong energy. Still, the wind remains cross-on and light, so it’s not clean. This is probably the most energy we see, but the quality isn’t there.

Overall, with the swell being small, the wind never truly offshore, and the break being a very consistent reef that needs that clean SW groundswell from a good direction to really fire, this stretch is a skip. The best you could hope for is a quick, marginal paddle on Tuesday the 15th morning, but don’t expect much.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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17
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16
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15
1
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15
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14
0.9
SW
14
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13
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13
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SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
354
492
427
410
393
308
290
242
202
181
181
210
203
193
184
171
154
148
127
161
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
20
S
10
SSE
15
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15
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15
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15
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15
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15
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15
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15
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10
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10
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10
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High Tide
8:17PM0.79m
7:53AM0.65m
9:05PM0.76m
8:20AM0.57m
10:02PM0.72m
8:45AM0.49m
11:18PM0.69m
9:04AM0.43m
00:53AM0.69m
11:32AM0.39m
2:12AM0.71m
1:53PM0.41m
3:01AM0.76m
Low Tide
2:20AM0.32m
2:09PM0.17m
3:16AM0.38m
2:40PM0.21m
4:41AM0.43m
3:16PM0.25m
7:56AM0.43m
4:11PM0.28m
9:34AM0.39m
5:57PM0.30m
9:51AM0.35m
7:28PM0.29m
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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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