Makaha Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.12° S 77.05° W

Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makaha sea temperature is
20.3°C
3.7° 

Makaha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Makaha surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 710 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makaha this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Makaha in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 10th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, coffee's on, but we're in for a proper waiting game. This stretch looks like a whole lot of nothing for the next couple of weeks, so don't go getting your hopes up. The long-range stuff shows some pulses of energy, but the wind and tide just aren't playing ball. It's gonna be a grind, so here's the day-by-day.

Things kick off here at Makaha (Oahu) on Tuesday, September 8th, and it's looking pretty woeful. There's a SW swell pushing 4ft at 14 seconds, but a moderate cross-shore breeze is gonna tear it up. The combined wave energy is at 895, so there's some push, but the quality just isn't there. More of a look-and-shake-your-head morning than a paddle-out. Water temp is about normal for this time of year, so no excuses there. The wind stays messy for the afternoon too, with the swell dropping slightly.

Wednesday the 9th just gets sadder. The swell eases a touch to 3ft, but a cross-onshore wind is going to chop it right up. Bumpy, lumpy, messy, and just poor conditions all around. Don't bother.

Thursday the 10th gives us a little more size, back to 4ft, but the period shortens up to 15 seconds. The wind is still from the wrong direction, making it a marginal, onshore affair. The energy is still moderate at 767, but the surface won't be clean. You might pick up a couple, but you'll be scratching for them.

Friday the 11th is a split day. The morning has a light SW offshore wind – at last, some clean conditions! The swell is 3ft at 14 seconds and the energy is moderate. It's still small, and the tide might muck with it, but this is the first real chance to get a few clean ones. The afternoon, though, goes back to poor, choppy stuff. A frustrating tease.

The weekend is a total washout. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are both no-go zones. The swell gets shorter period and more southerly, underneath moderate to fresh cross-onshore winds. Poor, choppy, and the energy is fading fast. Not worth the walk down the beach.

Monday the 14th we see a little pulse of longer-period energy, up to 18 seconds, but the swell is only 2ft. The wind is still a gentle cross-onshore, which will keep it bumpy. It's marginal, a glimmer of hope, but still not a green light.

From Tuesday the 15th through Thursday the 17th, the pattern repeats: small surf, cross-onshore winds, and poor-to-marginal conditions. The energy is bleeding out, dropping from 612 down into the 200s. A real test of patience.

Then, we finally see some size creep back into the forecast for the following weekend. Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th see the swell build back up to 4ft and 5ft, but it’s short-period windswell from the S and SSW, with the swells coming in at 7 and 8 seconds. The cross-onshore wind will be all over it, turning it into absolute slop. The energy is moderate, but the quality is terrible. If that wind was offshore it could be a blast, but as it stands, it's just a mess. With that much sideshore breeze, this setup might be more interesting for the kite surfers than for us paddle surfers.

Monday the 21st, the swell drops back to 4ft and holds a 9-second period. Still cross-onshore, energy is down. More of the same.

The final days, the 22nd and 23rd, are more of the same – tiny, short-period slop under a light cross-onshore breeze. Not one true standout in the entire 16-day run. It’s a tough stretch, and a blank run like this can be pretty typical for the area, but with a few days being more consistent than others, it's likely the ocean will sort itself out. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.

Hang in there, kids.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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Monday
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0.9
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17
0.8
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16
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16
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15
1.1
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14
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14
0.9
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14
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13
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12
1.2
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7
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7
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SW
19
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SW
18
0.8
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17
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16
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Energy kJ
529
492
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318
427
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190
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231
304
354
492
Wind (km/h)
15
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20
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20
SSE
15
S
20
S
20
SSE
10
SW
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:44PM0.58m
4:34AM0.99m
4:36PM0.65m
5:12AM1.00m
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
Low Tide
10:34AM0.24m
9:39PM0.09m
11:08AM0.19m
10:29PM0.08m
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
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Temp °C
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18
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Feels °C
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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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