Makaha Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.12° S 77.05° W

Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makaha sea temperature is
20.1°C
3.5° 

Makaha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Makaha surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 398 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s 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 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 17th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 17th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 15th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk surf. We’re looking at a pretty quiet window ahead for Makaha. This is a reef break that's very consistent, but the problem is the quality just isn’t there for a while. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a solid 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real standout, water temps are much warmer than normal, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit.

Right out of the gate, Tuesday the 15th is a tough one. We've got a 3ft SW groundswell running, but the wind is a cross-on from the south at 9 mph, making things fairly choppy. The combined energy is moderate (629), but with that wind and marginal tide conditions, it’s not worth paddling out.

Wednesday and Thursday look even worse. Swell drops to 3ft and then 3ft, and the southerly wind keeps it messy. Friday is more of the same, and by Saturday the 19th, the swell bottoms out at 2ft. We’re looking at a solid week of poor conditions, with no real standouts at all.

We finally see a glimmer of hope on Sunday the 20th. The wind swings to the west-southwest at just 3 mph, blowing offshore. The swell is tiny at only 2ft from the SW, but with that glassy wind, it’s the cleanest we’ve seen. The energy is low (286), so it’s more about practicing your pop-up than getting barreled. Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd remain poor with light onshore winds and tiny swell.

Now, fast forward a bit. The end of the month looks more promising, though it's still not epic. By Friday the 25th, the swell picks up to 3ft, then 4ft on the afternoon, with a light cross-on breeze. The energy jumps to moderate (354-435). Saturday the 26th is the best of the next two weeks. We get a 4ft swell from the WSW, with light cross-on winds from the south-southwest at 6 mph. The combined energy is strong at 696, making for a fun, punchy wave for your average surfer. It’s still a little onshore, but the conditions are far better than what’s come before.

Sunday the 27th holds at 3ft with a lighter cross-shore wind, and Monday the 28th sees another bump to 4ft. However, the real standout for size, but not quality, comes on Tuesday the 29th. We see a jump to 6ft from the SSW, with a shorter period of 9 seconds. The energy is strong (781), but it’s a bit disorganised and cross-onshore. Wednesday the 30th pushes that swell to 7ft and then 7ft from the south, with energy climbing to very strong (921-1070). At this size, it’s getting into the intermediate-to-expert range. The wind is still a cross-on, so it’s not going to be clean.

Overall, Saturday the 26th is your best bet for a decent session, offering the best balance of size and manageability. The later big swell on the 29th and 30th has potential for those who can handle it, but don't expect perfection. It’s been a slow run, but it tends not to stay this poor forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:05PM0.76m
8:20AM0.57m
10:02PM0.72m
8:45AM0.49m
11:18PM0.69m
9:04AM0.43m
00:53AM0.69m
11:32AM0.39m
2:12AM0.71m
1:53PM0.41m
3:01AM0.76m
2:52PM0.45m
3:35AM0.80m
Low Tide
2:09PM0.17m
3:16AM0.38m
2:40PM0.21m
4:41AM0.43m
3:16PM0.25m
7:56AM0.43m
4:11PM0.28m
9:34AM0.39m
5:57PM0.30m
9:51AM0.35m
7:28PM0.29m
10:09AM0.33m
8:24PM0.26m
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Information about the Makaha Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Makaha may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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