Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,638 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’m not going to sugarcoat it – this stretch is a real struggle. We’ve got a long, drawn-out period of mushy, choppy, cross-on slop with very little to get excited about. The first decent surf recommendation doesn't come until Friday morning, August 28th, and even then it’s a pretty average offering.
The standout in this whole 16-day window is Makaha, a very consistent reef break that’s exposed to the SW. The best call is the morning of Friday, August 28th. We’re looking at a 6ft SW swell hanging around, with a very long period of 16 seconds. That groundswell energy is moderate to strong (1635), and it’ll give the reef some real push. The catch is the wind is a persistent cross-on from the S at 9 mph, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and choppy. Water temps are 68°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than normal, so that’s very unusual and feels like bathwater. The break is often crowded, so expect company.
The afternoon of the 28th sees the swell bump up to 7ft, but the wind stays cross and the energy dips a touch (1960). It’s not much better.
From Saturday the 29th onward, it’s a slow, steady decline. The swell drops from 6ft down to 4ft by Monday, with periods shortening and the energy fading into the weak range (under 1000). The wind is stuck on cross-on, keeping things messy.
The second week is a real washout. The Monday morning of September 7th offers a tiny 3ft swell with a long 17-second period, but it’s so weak (719) and the wind is still on it, it’s a write-off. There’s a slight blip on Tuesday, September 8th morning with 5ft SW swell and 16-second period, giving moderate energy (1102), but again, cross-on wind kills the quality. After that, it’s just a dribble of weak, small, crummy waves until the 12th of September.
If you’re a kiter, that constant cross-on wind and the bigger days might be more interesting than paddling, because for a surfer, this is a tough run. The forecast can change, fingers crossed, but right now, Friday morning the 28th is your one and only best bet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1611 | 1932 | 1463 | 1280 | 1029 | 905 | 710 | 657 | 450 | 349 | 349 | 319 | 268 | 222 | 314 | 181 | 546 | 494 | 769 | 951 | 1215 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:59PM0.64m | 6:28AM0.90m | 6:37PM0.68m | 6:53AM0.87m | 7:16PM0.71m | 7:18AM0.82m | 8:00PM0.73m | 7:46AM0.75m | 8:50PM0.74m | 8:17AM0.68m | 9:51PM0.74m | 8:55AM0.60m | 11:08PM0.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:32PM0.24m | 11:51PM0.16m | 12:55PM0.22m | 00:27AM0.19m | 1:19PM0.19m | 1:05AM0.24m | 1:45PM0.17m | 1:47AM0.30m | 2:14PM0.16m | 2:38AM0.36m | 2:50PM0.16m | 3:47AM0.42m | 3:36PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 1611 | 1932 | 1463 | 1280 | 1029 | 905 | 710 | 657 | 450 | 349 | 349 | 319 | 106 | 112 | 109 | 79 | 81 | 494 | 769 | 951 | 1215 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | S 8 | W 12 | S 5 | S 6 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 19 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 18 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 31 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 118 | 106 | 127 | 268 | 190 | 314 | 116 | 546 | 64 | 61 | 61 | 64 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | W 12 | NW 12 | W 13 | W 13 | NW 11 | SW 20 | SW 21 | W 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 3 | 58 | 51 | 113 | 222 | 222 | 121 | 181 | 114 | 129 | 79 | 61 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | S 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | 20 | 23 | — | — | — | 27 | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
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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).
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