Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makaha in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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+) | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. For the next 16 days, we’re looking at a pretty mellow run. The energy is there, but it’s mostly just bumpy and mixed-up. This isn’t a time to get too excited, but there are a few windows if you’re keen for a paddle.
The main spot on the menu is Makaha (Oahu). This is a very consistent reef break, but it’s been dealing with a lot of cross-onshore wind. The water temperature is sitting at a very unusual 72°, which is a massive 9° warmer than normal for this time of year—that’s a proper anomaly. You’ll feel that difference.
The first real chance to get wet looks like Friday afternoon, July 24th. The swell is small at 3ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is moderate (800). The wind is a light cross-on, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but not blown out. It’s a marginal session, but that long period will give it some shape.
Then Saturday, July 25th sees a bit more size. The morning is 3ft, and the afternoon pushes up to 4ft from the SSW. Same story with the wind—light cross-on. The period drops to 12 seconds in the afternoon, so it’s not as clean. Still, it’s rideable.
The middle of the week, from Monday, July 27th through Wednesday, July 29th, the swell holds between 4ft and 5ft. The combined energy is strong at times, hitting 1185 on Monday afternoon. But the wind stays mostly cross-on, so the surface is going to be choppy. It’s not going to be great, but there’s push.
The best looking period—and the standout of the whole run—arrives on Thursday, August 6th. The morning session shows 4ft from the SSW with a period of 13 seconds and a very light offshore wind from the WSW. The combined energy is strong (752). This is the cleanest window we get. It’s a reef break, so that long period will work well here. If you can only pick one session, this is it.
After that, the last few days into August 8th see the swell kick up to 6ft, but the period drops to 9 seconds and the wind is cross-on. The energy is moderate (722), but it’s going to be a messy, short-period wave. That’s more of a challenge than a treat.
Overall, nothing is firing hard, but if you’re patient, Thursday, August 6th morning is the one to aim for. The rest is just a bit of a grind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 450 | 299 | 375 | 371 | 366 | 375 | 423 | 528 | 861 | 1151 | 1109 | 962 | 924 | 899 | 704 | 744 | 581 | 473 | 430 | 411 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:01AM0.78m | 2:47PM0.47m | 4:41AM0.82m | 3:38PM0.48m | 5:16AM0.85m | 4:20PM0.49m | 5:49AM0.88m | 4:59PM0.51m | 6:20AM0.91m | 5:36PM0.52m | 6:49AM0.92m | 6:15PM0.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:27PM0.19m | 10:45AM0.39m | 9:12PM0.16m | 11:22AM0.36m | 9:52PM0.13m | 11:54AM0.34m | 10:30PM0.11m | 12:25PM0.33m | 11:05PM0.10m | 12:55PM0.32m | 11:38PM0.10m | 1:24PM0.31m | 00:10AM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 275 | 161 | 273 | 371 | 323 | 234 | 423 | 528 | 861 | 1151 | 1109 | 962 | 924 | 899 | 704 | 744 | 581 | 473 | 430 | 411 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 10 | S 6 | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 450 | 299 | 375 | 297 | 366 | 375 | 122 | 238 | 58 | 20 | 78 | 12 | 52 | 74 | 61 | 59 | 45 | 31 | 154 | 149 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 10 | S 6 | SSW 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | W 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 75 | 120 | 80 | 220 | 202 | 306 | 248 | 79 | 29 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 21 | 19 | 69 | 154 | 115 | 71 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
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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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