
Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 560 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. 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 4AM. 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+) | 4AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what we've got on the cards for Makaha.
Right now, we're looking at a pretty quiet spell to start. The surf is there, but it's nothing to write home about. The water is sitting at a very unusual 69°, which is a solid 7° warmer than what we'd normally expect for this time of year – that's a proper anomaly.
The first few days are all about marginal conditions. Thursday morning the 10th, we've got a SW swell at 4ft, but with a light cross-onshore breeze, it's not going to be clean. The swell energy is moderate (774), and it's a long-period groundswell at 15 seconds, which can be a bit tricky here. Friday the 11th sees a drop in period to 8 seconds and the swell bumps up slightly to 5ft, but the wind stays cross-onshore, keeping things messy.
Saturday and Sunday the 12th and 13th are flat out poor, with light cross-onshore winds and weak, short-period swell making for a messy, choppy ocean. Not worth paddling out.
There's a little glimmer on Monday morning the 14th. A small 3ft swell rolls in from the SW, but the period is a very long 18 seconds. That's proper groundswell, and with a light cross-onshore breeze, it'll be small and possibly a bit closed out on the beach, but Makaha can handle it. Energy is moderate (734). It’s still marginal, though.
From Tuesday the 15th right through to the end of the second week, it's a real dry spell. We're looking at day after day of poor surf conditions with small, short-period swell and persistent cross-onshore winds. The 2ft to 2ft swell from the 19th to the 23rd is barely a bump. It’s a long blank run, and it’s pretty normal for the area to have these quiet stretches.
The only real standout on the whole 16-day horizon comes right at the tail end. On Thursday the 24th, the wind goes light and cross-shore, and we get a pulse of long-period groundswell. The afternoon session shows 2ft from the SW with a very long 21-second period. The energy jumps to a moderate 563. It's small, but that period is the real deal. With the glassy conditions, it'll be clean, though those long gaps between sets are a certainty. This is the best bet on offer, but it's a long way out, so treat it as a promising but less certain call.
So here's the bottom line: if you're desperate for a paddle, the first couple of mornings are a gamble, but the one to keep an eye on is that Thursday the 24th afternoon session. It's the only proper glimmer of clean, long-period groundswell in a sea of mediocrity.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
542 | 528 | 470 | 341 | 301 | 239 | 245 | 201 | 186 | 186 | 172 | 234 | 437 | 354 | 492 | 492 | 410 | 453 | 308 | 290 | 242 | |
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 | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:23PM0.71m | 5:48AM0.97m | 6:07PM0.76m | 6:22AM0.92m | 6:50PM0.80m | 6:54AM0.84m | 7:33PM0.81m | 7:24AM0.75m | 8:17PM0.79m | 7:53AM0.65m | 9:05PM0.76m | 8:20AM0.57m | 10:02PM0.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:41AM0.15m | 11:16PM0.09m | 12:12PM0.13m | 00:01AM0.13m | 12:42PM0.12m | 00:46AM0.19m | 1:12PM0.12m | 1:31AM0.25m | 1:40PM0.14m | 2:20AM0.32m | 2:09PM0.17m | 3:16AM0.38m | 2:40PM0.21m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SW 12 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
232 | 528 | 346 | 341 | 301 | 239 | 245 | 201 | 114 | 186 | 172 | 218 | 256 | 232 | 199 | 194 | 410 | 453 | 308 | 290 | 242 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | NW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 22 | S 8 |
542 | 6 | 398 | 261 | 250 | 208 | 158 | 118 | 58 | 110 | 97 | 234 | 437 | 354 | 492 | 492 | 158 | 113 | 90 | 19 | 69 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 18 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | — | S 24 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 23 | W 16 | SW 21 |
— | — | — | 31 | 21 | 18 | 43 | 96 | 8 | 41 | 53 | 40 | 41 | 35 | — | 12 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 5 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — |
— | 226 | 470 | — | — | — | — | — | 186 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 92 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 33 |
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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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