Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SW swell with 803 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makaha in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. 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+) | 4AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, giving you the straight talk on Makaha for the next couple weeks.
First thing you’ll notice is the water. It’s reading 71°, which is a bizarre 8° warmer than it should be. That’s some seriously weird, warm water for this spot.
The forecast is a slow starter. The first few days, from Sunday the 19th of July, we’ve got a 5-foot SW swell, but the wind is a light cross-onshore, it’s a bit bumpy, and the tide is wrong. The energy is moderate (776). It’s just not happening. Monday and Tuesday are even smaller and weaker.
Wednesday the 22nd morning finally sees a proper offshore wind, but the swell is a weak 4 feet with a short 8-second period. It’s a mushy, weak wave. Not worth it.
Then on Thursday the 23rd, we get a weird, tiny 2-foot swell with a massive 24-second period. That’s a super long period groundswell. The energy jumps a bit (649), but that tiny height with a crazy long period is tricky. The offshore wind is back in the morning, so it might be a clean, strange novelty wave for the experts, but it’s a gamble.
The surf lingers in the 3 to 4-foot range for a while, with a mix of wind. The real standout is Monday the 27th of July. The swell jumps to 5 feet, with a solid 18-second period and a strong energy of 1416. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not glassy, but there’s a lot of power. The 28th and 29th keep the swell at 6 to 6 feet, which is getting into the expert-only zone for beginners, with that strong energy (1242-1384), but the wind gets a bit more choppy.
The second week of the forecast fades. The best bet for a clean session might be the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August, with a 5-foot swell, a decent 14-second period, and a light cross-shore breeze. The energy is strong (1041). It’s a long way out, but it’s a glimmer.
So, the best on offer is that stretch from Monday the 27th to Wednesday the 29th of July. The swell is up, the energy is strong, and you’ll get some proper waves. The rest of the time is either small, weak, or just not clean. You’re waiting for that window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SSW 10 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 746 | 625 | 506 | 422 | 537 | 416 | 383 | 320 | 237 | 196 | 168 | 232 | 273 | 266 | 467 | 338 | 450 | 299 | 375 | 362 | 314 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:35PM0.63m | 10:20AM0.78m | 11:48PM0.65m | 11:01AM0.68m | 1:05AM0.68m | 11:46AM0.59m | 2:16AM0.72m | 12:41PM0.53m | 3:15AM0.75m | 1:46PM0.49m | 4:01AM0.78m | 2:47PM0.47m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:29PM0.20m | 3:59AM0.34m | 5:15PM0.20m | 5:19AM0.42m | 6:01PM0.21m | 7:02AM0.46m | 6:50PM0.21m | 8:43AM0.45m | 7:39PM0.20m | 9:57AM0.42m | 8:27PM0.19m | 10:45AM0.39m | 9:12PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 746 | 625 | 506 | 422 | 537 | 416 | 383 | 320 | 237 | 196 | 168 | 232 | 168 | 121 | 374 | 338 | 325 | 197 | 116 | 80 | 289 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | S 16 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 26 | 5 | 8 | 35 | 34 | 36 | 115 | 63 | 100 | 134 | 127 | 90 | 208 | 212 | 467 | 318 | 450 | 299 | 375 | 362 | 314 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | S 16 | S 15 | W 22 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | W 20 | W 20 | W 19 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 4 | 20 | 17 | 9 | 28 | 50 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 91 | 61 | 69 | 273 | 266 | 57 | 49 | 71 | 61 | 50 | 111 | 248 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | — | 3 | 10 | 25 | 25 | 97 | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 34 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 6 | 0 |
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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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