Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 710 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 (Sep 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makaha in the next 16 days are 1.2m 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 Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| 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, Rusty here again. Let's break down what's happening at Makaha in feet and miles per hour.
The big picture? It’s looking pretty slow overall, with a long stretch of nothing much. You’ve got to pick your battles, and the first one is the best one.
We kick off Monday, September 7th. A long-period SW groundswell rolls in at 2-3 ft, with 16-second intervals and moderate wave energy (670). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it's a little bumpy. The water temp is average. Makaha is a super consistent reef break that loves the SW direction. It's a beginner-friendly wave, but that long period will give it a nice shape with longer waits between sets. The absolute standout is the glassy morning on Sunday, September 20th. The wind turns offshore from the WSW. It’s small, only about 1-2 ft, but the period stretches to 19 seconds and the combined energy jumps to 515. That session will be clean as a whistle.
From Tuesday the 8th all the way through Saturday the 19th, it's a tough slog. Swell runs from 2-4 ft, but the wind is constantly cross or cross-onshore, making everything choppy. The energy sits in the moderate range, but the quality just isn't there. The period drops to a short 8 seconds around the 12th and 13th, which is just messy windswell. Skip those days.
After that one clean morning on the 20th, it goes flat again. The 21st and 22nd are tiny, weak, and messy, with energy dropping off a cliff.
Bottom line: The first day is okay if you're an early bird, but the real standout, the one to save your energy for, is that offshore glass-off on the morning of Sunday, September 20th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 310 | 416 | 424 | 529 | 549 | 453 | 404 | 318 | 427 | 542 | 528 | 459 | 304 | 250 | 246 | 196 | 173 | 202 | 206 | 217 | 408 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:43PM0.51m | 3:51AM0.95m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:56AM0.30m | 8:43PM0.12m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SW 12 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SW 11 | S 8 |
| kJ | 153 | 416 | 424 | 529 | 549 | 453 | 404 | 295 | 427 | 147 | 528 | 459 | 176 | 186 | 246 | 196 | 144 | 202 | 206 | 97 | 295 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 15 | NW 12 | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 310 | 149 | 140 | 109 | 111 | 311 | 362 | 318 | 239 | 542 | 6 | — | 304 | 250 | 18 | 193 | 96 | 114 | 108 | 111 | 179 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 8 | NW 10 | NW 11 | — | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 23 | W 11 | SSW 21 | W 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 21 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 207 | 139 | 137 | 229 | 181 | 78 | 56 | 11 | 4 | 5 | — | 15 | 30 | 21 | 2 | 43 | 3 | 58 | 80 | 18 | 57 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | — | SSW 7 | — | SSW 8 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 69 | 101 | 113 | — | 151 | 161 | — | — | 186 | — | 173 | — | — | 217 | 408 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 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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