
Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,078 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makaha in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 7PM. 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 (Tue 13th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1191 | 669 | 659 | 644 | 657 | 987 | 821 | 721 | 516 | 502 | 1031 | 784 | 529 | 428 | 540 | 655 | 625 | 909 | 1001 | 915 | 903 | |
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-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:01PM0.57m | 3:23AM0.92m | 3:52PM0.66m | 4:02AM0.92m | 4:35PM0.74m | 4:37AM0.89m | 5:15PM0.81m | 5:10AM0.83m | 5:53PM0.86m | 5:40AM0.77m | 6:30PM0.88m | 6:10AM0.69m | 7:07PM0.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:40PM0.20m | 10:04AM0.17m | 9:35PM0.19m | 10:34AM0.13m | 10:24PM0.19m | 11:02AM0.10m | 11:10PM0.20m | 11:29AM0.09m | 11:54PM0.23m | 11:55AM0.08m | 00:38AM0.26m | 12:21PM0.09m | 1:23AM0.30m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
1191 | 669 | 659 | 644 | 657 | 987 | 821 | 721 | 509 | 431 | 1031 | 784 | 529 | 428 | 295 | 655 | 625 | 909 | 1001 | 915 | 903 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 12 | S 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 11 | S 6 | S 9 | S 6 |
258 | 432 | 443 | 294 | 222 | 546 | 299 | 607 | 516 | 502 | 5 | 26 | 160 | 144 | 540 | 253 | 199 | 5 | 43 | 6 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 24 | S 6 | S 6 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 20 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | — | S 9 | — |
4 | 12 | 141 | 46 | 47 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 13 | 60 | 22 | 116 | 269 | 303 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 13 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | — |
44 | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | 24 | 20 | 20 | 29 | 32 | — | — | — | 118 | 118 | 56 | 40 | — | 34 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 34 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
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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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