
Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,484 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m 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 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here with the imperial version. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. The swell window is open, but honestly, most of the time it’s going to be a bit of a struggle – marginal conditions, light cross‑on winds, and questionable tides. The one shining moment comes next Saturday morning, and that’s your window if you want something clean. Otherwise, it’s a long grind of small, messy surf.
Let’s start with the water. Out at Makaha, the ocean is running at 70°, which is a full 6° warmer than what we’d usually see this time of year. That’s very unusual – you’ll be sweating in your wetsuit, if you even need one.
The overall pattern is a long‑period SW groundswell hanging around, but winds are mostly light cross‑onshore, keeping things bumpy. The energy sits between moderate and strong (values from 1420 down to 254 as the weeks roll on), but the quality just isn’t there. For the first week (Sunday 5th through Friday 10th), we’ve got 3‑5 ft SW swell, periods of 14‑20 seconds, but every session is either cross‑on or just plain messy. Monday morning (6th) has a brief window of offshore wind (W 6 mph), but the wave comment calls it “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions” – trust me, it’s not worth the sprint.
Then comes Saturday, July 11th morning. That’s the standout. Makaha sees a 4 ft SW swell with a 13‑second period, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm. The water is slick, no wind ripples. For a reef break that’s very consistent and beginner‑friendly, this is as good as it gets in this forecast. The energy is moderate (550), but the cleanliness makes it rideable and fun. Crowds are often around here, but early morning might buy you some space.
After Saturday, the trend fades. Sunday 12th through Tuesday 14th still have some waist‑high SW swell (4‑4 ft, periods 13‑17s), but the cross‑on wind returns. Wednesday 15th pushes up to 5 ft SW with a 14‑second period, but the wind picks up to a gentle cross‑shore 9 mph – not terrible, but not glassy. Energy is strong (1115) but the wind is on the wrong side. That same day afternoon drops off.
From Thursday 16th onward it gets rough. Winds turn moderate cross‑shore, energy drops fast, and by Friday 17th the swell is small and poorly defined. The last few days (18th‑20th) see tiny waves (2‑3 ft), poor conditions, and energy in the low hundreds. Not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate for a splash.
So to sum it up: the best surf in the whole 16‑day window is Saturday July 11th morning at Makaha – glassy, clean, waist‑high SW groundswell. That’s your moment. Everything else is marginal at best.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the next forecast.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
746 | 1100 | 1149 | 1484 | 1302 | 1155 | 1018 | 832 | 641 | 509 | 496 | 412 | 907 | 452 | 871 | 763 | 731 | 525 | 394 | 326 | 515 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:44PM0.50m | 9:50AM0.80m | 10:53PM0.53m | 10:23AM0.76m | 00:05AM0.59m | 11:04AM0.71m | 1:14AM0.67m | 11:57AM0.66m | 2:18AM0.76m | 1:01PM0.61m | 3:16AM0.85m | 2:10PM0.58m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:30PM0.31m | 2:41AM0.33m | 5:01PM0.28m | 3:37AM0.39m | 5:35PM0.24m | 4:59AM0.45m | 6:16PM0.19m | 6:48AM0.47m | 7:04PM0.14m | 8:28AM0.45m | 7:57PM0.09m | 9:44AM0.40m | 8:51PM0.03m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 |
463 | 421 | 384 | 368 | 1302 | 1155 | 1018 | 832 | 641 | 509 | 496 | 412 | 907 | 452 | 871 | 763 | 731 | 525 | 394 | 326 | 515 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 |
746 | 1100 | 1149 | 1484 | 270 | 108 | 108 | 121 | 98 | 76 | 70 | 66 | 62 | 74 | 59 | 61 | 49 | 49 | 54 | 55 | 76 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | W 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 18 | W 16 | SW 13 | NW 10 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 11 |
211 | 180 | — | — | — | 90 | 60 | 28 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 211 | 5 | 253 | 4 | 79 | 45 | 23 | 102 | 193 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 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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