Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the long-range forecast for this area is a bit of a mixed bag. We’re looking at a solid run of small to moderate SSW and SW swell, but the wind is the main character here, and it’s not always playing nice. The water is running at a very unusual 70°F at the start, which is a good 7° warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll be leaving the wetsuit at home, that’s for sure.

The first real window of opportunity is on Thursday, July 24th. The morning session at Makaha has a solid 7ft of SSW swell with a 14-second period, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy is very strong at 1968, but the size is pushing into expert-only territory. The vibe is clean with a light offshore WSW wind, which is a big tick for a reef break like this. It’s going to be a standout for the experienced crew, but the crowds are likely given the quality.

Before that, we have to grind through a long stretch from now until the 23rd of July. The swell hangs around 4ft to 5ft, but the wind is consistently cross-on or cross-shore from the south, keeping the surf pretty choppy and messy. It’s not a total washout, but it’s marginal. You’ll find a few small, workable waves, but nothing to get excited about for a dedicated paddle session.

After the big Thursday morning, the swell drops back but stays rideable. On Friday, July 25th, the morning looks clean again with a light offshore WSW wind and a 5ft SSW swell. The energy is moderate at 860, and that 12-second period will give you some nice shape. It’s a better option for the average surfer than the previous day.

Looking further ahead to the end of the month, there’s another pulse. On Tuesday, July 29th, we see a 5ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period pushing in, and a very light offshore WSW wind. The combined energy is strong at 1062. This is a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it could be a clean, powerful day at Makaha if the wind holds.

The following days on the 30th of July keep the 5ft to 6ft SSW swell going, but the wind shifts to a light cross-on, making it a little less clean than the Tuesday.

Overall, the standout is definitely the morning of Thursday, July 24th for the big, clean groundswell, but it’s for experts only. The Friday, July 25th morning is the best bet for the rest of us, offering a good balance of size and clean conditions.

Rusty.

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