Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,484 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s 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 (Jul 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m 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 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, grab your board. Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for the upcoming stretch. Let's get into it.
Overall, we're looking at a pretty mellow run for the next couple of weeks. The swell is going to be present but nothing to get properly amped about until we look further out. The main player here is Makaha, a classic reef break that's very consistent. The water is running at 70°F right now, which is a full 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that's seriously unusual, so you won't need a thick suit.
We kick off things on Sunday, July 5th. It's not the best start. The swell is coming in at 4ft from the SW with a long 19-second period, but the wind is a light cross-on from the S. The combined energy is a solid 1521, but the conditions are looking marginal. The wave comment just says "marginal" so don't cancel your plans, but don't rush either.
Monday the 6th sees a bump in size to 5ft, still from the SW. The morning has some clouds and a light onshore wind from the WSW at 6 mph. The period is a very long 17-seconds, which is proper groundswell. The energy is strong at 1852, but the onshore wind will mess with the shape a bit. It's better than Sunday, but not the standout.
The real highlight, the one to circle on your calendar, lands on Tuesday, July 14th. Tuesday morning we have a clean 4ft swell from the SSW with a 13-second period. The wind is a light cross-on from the S at 6 mph. The energy is a solid 631. This is consistent, offers a nice shape, and the crowds are "often" at Makaha, so expect company. For a week out, this is looking like the best bet on offer.
The energy starts to fade later in the second week. By Saturday, July 18th, the wind is picking up and the conditions are described as "poor". The morning of Sunday the 20th has a tiny 3ft S swell with a short 7-second period, so it's pretty weak with only 263 energy. The afternoon jumps to a 2ft swell with a 19-second period, but it's still a "poor" call. It's looking like a bit of a flat spell to round things out.
So, to put it simply: the first week is a slow warm-up, but Tuesday the 14th is your best window for a decent session at Makaha. After that, it's time to get the kite out or take a break.
Later, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1100 | 1149 | 1484 | 1302 | 1155 | 1018 | 832 | 641 | 509 | 496 | 412 | 907 | 452 | 860 | 763 | 742 | 525 | 400 | 418 | 523 | 434 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:44PM0.50m | 9:50AM0.80m | 10:53PM0.53m | 10:23AM0.76m | 00:05AM0.59m | 11:04AM0.71m | 1:14AM0.67m | 11:57AM0.66m | 2:18AM0.76m | 1:01PM0.61m | 3:16AM0.85m | 2:10PM0.58m | 4:11AM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:30PM0.31m | 2:41AM0.33m | 5:01PM0.28m | 3:37AM0.39m | 5:35PM0.24m | 4:59AM0.45m | 6:16PM0.19m | 6:48AM0.47m | 7:04PM0.14m | 8:28AM0.45m | 7:57PM0.09m | 9:44AM0.40m | 8:51PM0.03m | 10:46AM0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 |
 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | 5:57 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 421 | 393 | 368 | 1302 | 1155 | 1018 | 832 | 641 | 509 | 496 | 412 | 907 | 452 | 860 | 763 | 742 | 525 | 400 | 418 | 523 | 434 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 13 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 1100 | 1149 | 1484 | 270 | 190 | 111 | 88 | 95 | 76 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 253 | 45 | 45 | 48 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 55 | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | W 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 18 | W 16 | S 7 | NW 10 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | 42 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 211 | 5 | 61 | 4 | 79 | 45 | 37 | 104 | 103 | 12 | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
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