Makaha Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.12° S 77.05° W

Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makaha sea temperature is
20.8°C
4.0° 

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


Makaha surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SW swell with 517 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 27th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 27th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 26th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
1
SW
12
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
1.2
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8
1.2
SSW
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1.1
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8
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8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
412
424
517
444
388
247
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278
252
222
127
208
129
174
176
142
163
173
145
127
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
S
10
SSE
10
S
15
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SSE
Wind State
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cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:05PM0.69m
5:12AM0.86m
5:39PM0.76m
5:38AM0.83m
6:16PM0.81m
6:07AM0.79m
6:57PM0.85m
6:38AM0.73m
7:42PM0.86m
7:12AM0.65m
8:35PM0.85m
7:51AM0.58m
9:40PM0.83m
Low Tide
11:16AM0.20m
10:56PM0.20m
11:37AM0.16m
11:35PM0.21m
12:00PM0.12m
00:16AM0.23m
12:27PM0.10m
1:01AM0.27m
12:57PM0.09m
1:51AM0.31m
1:32PM0.09m
2:54AM0.36m
2:13PM0.12m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

Makaha is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Lima. If you plan a holiday in Lima, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lima. Lima has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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