Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's take a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, mates, it's a bit of a lean stretch for Makaha. The water is sitting at a toasty 69°, which is a whole 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's very unusual, so you might not need the wetsuit.

The first few days, from the 26th of August through the end of the month, are pretty lackluster. We've got small, weak waves – mostly around 2ft from the SSW with a combined energy in the low hundreds (292). It's mostly cross-onshore winds, so the surf is choppy and messy. Not really worth paddling out for.

The picture doesn't improve much into early September. There's a minor bump around the 28th of August where the swell picks up to 6ft from the SW with a period of 16 seconds, pushing the combined energy up to 1629 – that's a solid moderate energy. But the wind is still cross-shore or cross-onshore, keeping it from getting clean. It's a bit of a tease, really.

The real standout looks to be on the 9th of September. We've got a clean 5ft swell from the SW, with a long 16-second period pushing strong energy (1192). The wind is swinging offshore from the WSW, which is a major positive. This is the best chance for a half-decent wave. The 5ft size is doable for most, but with that long period, it'll be a bit more powerful and will probably break better at the reef than a beach break. Keep in mind, this is a week and a half out, so it's promising but not locked in. The crowds at Makaha can be often, so get there early if you're chasing that one.

The rest of the forecast is a long stretch of marginal surf with cross-onshore winds and small, weak swell. There's a lot of quiet days in between.

So, to sum it up: the window is slim. The 9th of September is your best bet, with offshore winds and a clean, long-period swell. The rest of the time, you're better off waiting for the next forecast update.

Rusty.

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