Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,932 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makaha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Makaha in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the horizon for the next couple of weeks.
It’s a quiet start, but there’s a pulse building. For the first few days, we’re looking at small, featureless waves with poor conditions. The real action doesn’t kick in until around Friday the 28th. That’s when the energy starts to show up, and it stays with us through the first week of September.
The standout window is from Friday the 28th of August through to the following Friday, the 4th of September. The best of the best is shaping up to be Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th of August, with a solid SW groundswell pushing in. We’re looking at head-high to well-over-head sets, with the combined energy hitting 1637 and 1950 on Friday, and staying strong at 1316 on Saturday. The swell direction is dead-on from the SW, which is the optimum direction for the spot. The wind is a bit of a letdown, staying cross-onshore, so the surface won’t be glassy, but there’s enough power in the water to get some decent rides. This is for the more experienced crew; the swell is over 5 ft, so beginners should sit this one out.
Before that, from Tuesday the 25th through Thursday the 27th, it’s honestly a write-off. Tiny waves, poor conditions, and cross-onshore wind. Not worth paddling out.
After the initial peak, the wave heights drop a little, but we still have plenty of SW swell. By Friday the 4th of September, we see another decent push of 6 ft SW swell with a period of 16 seconds, and combined energy of 1579. The wind is lighter that morning, which will help keep the surface cleaner. This is a solid option for the more advanced surfer, but again, the cross-onshore wind will add a little chop.
Later in the second week, around Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th, the swell drops off but the period gets very long, hitting 18 seconds. That kind of long-period groundswell can make for some fun, walled-up waves, but it’s better suited to the point breaks and reefs than a beach break. The wind is offshore or light, so the surf will be clean, but the size is smaller, around 3 ft to 3 ft.
Now, let’s talk about the water. At Makaha, the water temperature is 69°F with an anomaly of 7°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. You can leave the spring suit at home.
The crowds at Makaha can be often present, so expect some company on the better days, especially when the swell is up.
For the rest of the second week, into the 6th, 7th, and 8th, the swell is still there but the quality drops off with the wind picking up again. The 9th of September has some longer period swell with clean conditions, but it’s small.
Overall, the best surf is definitely on the 28th, 29th of August, and again on the 4th of September. The rest of the period is marginal at best, with a lot of cross-onshore wind and poor conditions.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
48 | 54 | 83 | 130 | 125 | 110 | 82 | 206 | 609 | 1611 | 1932 | 1463 | 1280 | 1119 | 905 | 643 | 528 | 355 | 268 | 259 | 281 | |
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 | 4:14PM0.51m | 5:15AM0.88m | 4:49PM0.55m | 5:40AM0.91m | 5:24PM0.60m | 6:04AM0.91m | 5:59PM0.64m | 6:28AM0.90m | 6:37PM0.68m | 6:53AM0.87m | 7:16PM0.71m | 7:18AM0.82m | 8:00PM0.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:25AM0.31m | 10:10PM0.14m | 11:48AM0.29m | 10:44PM0.13m | 12:10PM0.27m | 11:17PM0.14m | 12:32PM0.24m | 11:51PM0.16m | 12:55PM0.22m | 00:27AM0.19m | 1:19PM0.19m | 1:05AM0.24m | 1:45PM0.17m | 1:47AM0.30m | |||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 8 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 |
33 | 35 | 83 | 130 | 125 | 110 | 41 | 47 | 609 | 1611 | 1932 | 1463 | 1280 | 1119 | 905 | 643 | 528 | 355 | 191 | 207 | 163 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | S 6 | S 9 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | W 12 | W 13 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
22 | 43 | 69 | 34 | 43 | 46 | 82 | 206 | 35 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 15 | 268 | 259 | 281 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | SW 20 | W 11 | W 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
48 | 54 | 81 | 35 | 91 | 69 | 79 | 188 | 142 | 3 | 3 | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 59 | 51 | 114 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | — | — |
— | 33 | 39 | — | 24 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 15 | 10 | 18 | 29 | 40 | 50 | 100 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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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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