Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SW swell with 822 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makaha in the next 16 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1AM. 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 (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get into it.
First up, the water here is running *much* warmer than normal for this time of year – we're talking about a 5° anomaly, which is seriously unusual. The surf, though, has been a bit of a letdown. The first ten days or so are looking pretty average, with a lot of marginal conditions and cross-shore or cross-onshore winds messing with the surface. The swell energy is mostly moderate, bouncing around in the 400 to 800 range, but it's often paired with a bit of chop.
The best window is shaping up for the end of the period. Starting Thursday the 24th, we get a real pulse of energy. Friday the 24th afternoon sees a 5ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1324 – that's a solid, strong push. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it could be a bit bumpy, but the power is there.
The real standout, though, is Saturday the 25th afternoon. Makaha is an exposed reef, and it's going to get a clean 3ft SW groundswell with a very long 21-second period. The wind is light offshore (WSW), so the face will be glassy. The combined energy is a strong 1289. This is a classic setup for a point or reef – long period swells can be tricky at beach breaks, but here it should produce some beautiful, lined-up waves. Keep in mind, this spot is *very consistent* and crowds are *often* a factor, so get there early.
After that, Sunday the 26th morning still has a long 20-second period SW groundswell at 3ft, with light cross-onshore winds. The energy is still strong at 1261. Another good session.
The rest of the week into the 30th and 31st is more of the same average, marginal stuff. The early part of the forecast is a long stretch of mediocre surf. The 24th through the 26th are your best bet for something worth getting wet for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | S 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 796 | 772 | 668 | 551 | 419 | 371 | 341 | 335 | 403 | 757 | 760 | 497 | 414 | 374 | 822 | 728 | 572 | 212 | 186 | 286 | 286 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:21PM0.59m | 8:15AM1.04m | 8:22PM0.60m | 8:58AM0.97m | 9:26PM0.61m | 9:39AM0.88m | 10:35PM0.63m | 10:20AM0.78m | 11:48PM0.65m | 11:01AM0.68m | 1:05AM0.68m | 11:46AM0.59m | 2:16AM0.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:10PM0.21m | 1:10AM0.04m | 2:57PM0.20m | 2:02AM0.13m | 3:43PM0.20m | 2:56AM0.24m | 4:29PM0.20m | 3:59AM0.34m | 5:15PM0.20m | 5:19AM0.42m | 6:01PM0.21m | 7:02AM0.46m | 6:50PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 796 | 772 | 668 | 551 | 419 | 371 | 341 | 335 | 403 | 757 | 760 | 497 | 414 | 374 | 822 | 728 | 572 | 212 | 186 | 286 | 286 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 22 | SW 21 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 18 | W 11 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 10 | W 21 | W 20 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 9 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 2 | 67 | 148 | 142 | 26 | 17 | 55 | 35 | 157 | 8 | 32 | 89 | 173 | 166 | 140 | 85 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 21 | SW 21 | W 11 | W 11 | NW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SSW 5 | NW 10 | S 16 | SSW 15 | W 22 | W 21 | — | SW 21 | W 20 | W 19 | SSW 11 | SW 26 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | — | 17 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 20 | 22 | 9 | 9 | — | 18 | 30 | 29 | 73 | 106 | 82 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 7 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 5 | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 15 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 13 | — | 4 | — | 6 | 6 | 10 | 11 | — | — | 90 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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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).
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