Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with 613 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with S 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makaha in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I'm looking at the charts for the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there's a definite pulse coming through later on.
The water temperature at Makaha is sitting at 70.3°, which is a massive 8.3° warmer than usual for this time of year. That's a freaky anomaly, and it's going to feel like a bath.
The week starts off pretty quiet. We've got a couple of small windows on Wednesday morning, the 19th of August, with a 7.2ft swell from the SSW, but it's cross-shore wind and the energy is only moderate (1018). The surf is reported as marginal, so it's not going to be a standout. The rest of the week through to the 27th is pretty lackluster, with small, weak swells and mostly cross or cross-onshore winds. There's a long stretch of days where the conditions are just poor. You'll be waiting a while.
Alright, now for the real action. The standout is going to be the morning of Friday, the 28th of August. The swells start to build, and we see a 7.5ft swell from the SW, with a long period of 17 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy – the combined energy reading is a massive 3187, which is very strong. The wind is light and offshore from the WSW, which is a massive positive for Makaha. This is a reef break, so that long period stuff will wrap in nicely. It's a bit of a beast at 7.5ft, so this is one for the experienced crew.
The energy holds through the weekend, with the Saturday morning, the 29th of August, still showing a solid 6.9ft SW swell, though the wind shifts to a light cross-onshore. It's still a good option, but the Friday morning is the pick of the bunch. After that, the swell slowly fades through the end of the month and into September, with the energy dropping off and the wind turning more cross-onshore. It looks like the window closes again after that initial burst.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 838 | 585 | 552 | 554 | 484 | 318 | 220 | 147 | 108 | 82 | 92 | 83 | 108 | 96 | 67 | 87 | 80 | 56 | 100 | 208 | 196 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 00:12AM0.68m | 10:36AM0.50m | 1:39AM0.69m | 11:54AM0.45m | 2:51AM0.72m | 1:38PM0.43m | 3:41AM0.76m | 2:50PM0.45m | 4:18AM0.81m | 3:36PM0.48m | 4:49AM0.85m | 4:14PM0.51m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:40PM0.24m | 7:03AM0.46m | 5:39PM0.26m | 9:09AM0.43m | 6:54PM0.26m | 10:07AM0.39m | 8:02PM0.23m | 10:38AM0.36m | 8:53PM0.20m | 11:03AM0.34m | 9:35PM0.17m | 11:25AM0.31m | 10:10PM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 14 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 838 | 585 | 552 | 554 | 484 | 318 | 220 | 147 | 108 | 82 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 35 | 208 | 196 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | S 11 | S 6 |
| kJ | 138 | 120 | 69 | 80 | 124 | 132 | 97 | 109 | 80 | 51 | 49 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 41 | 87 | 35 | 50 | 49 | 63 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 8 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 42 | 67 | 75 | 28 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 60 | 58 | 92 | 83 | 108 | 96 | 67 | 35 | 80 | 56 | 100 | 21 | 39 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 23 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 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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