Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, lookin' at the surf ahead for the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there's a pulse or two worth paddling out for.

Right now, the water is a toasty 71°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – you'll be fine in a spring suit.

The week starts off a bit flat and messy. We've got a small, persistent SW swell running, but it's fighting a light cross to cross-onshore breeze most days. Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are pretty lackluster, with waves around 4ft from the SSW. The energy is moderate at best, and the light wind is just enough to put a bit of texture on the surface. It's not terrible, but it's not gonna get the heart racing. Sunday the 19th sees the swell nudge up to 5ft from the SW with a decent 12-13 second period, and the energy picks up a bit, but the wind is still cross-onshore, keeping it a bit average.

The real standout in this entire forecast is Sunday the 26th of July. It's the only one that really gets the juices flowing. We've got a clean 3ft, 20-second SW groundswell rolling in, and the best part? The wind is forecast to be light offshore from the WSW in the morning. That's glassy, clean conditions at Makaha, a very consistent, exposed reef break. The combined energy is strong, which for that size of wave means it's gonna have some serious push. The optimum swell direction for this spot is SW, and that's exactly what we're getting. This is the one to circle on the calendar for the experienced crew. It's a very long period swell, so it'll be a bit walled up at the beach breaks, but on a reef like Makaha, it's going to be long, lined-up, and seriously good.

The following weekend, Saturday the 1st of August, offers a bit more size but less quality. Waves build to 5ft from the SSW, but the period drops right off to 8-9 seconds, making it a weak, choppy windswell. The energy is high, but it's not gonna have the shape or power of the groundswell. With a moderate cross-shore breeze, this one's looking more like a kite surfing day than a clean paddle session.

In between, there are a few other mornings worth a look. Saturday the 25th of July has a 4ft SSW swell with moderate energy and a light cross-onshore breeze – it's a passable option if you're desperate. Thursday the 31st of July also has a similar 4ft SW swell with a better 15-second period and light cross-shore wind, which could be a fun little session. But honestly, nothing else touches that Sunday the 26th.

Stay patient, keep your eyes on the 26th, and I'll see you in the water.

Rusty.

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