Makaha Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.12° S 77.05° W

Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makaha sea temperature is
20.2°C
3.6° 

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


Makaha surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 793 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. 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+) 7AM (Sun 6th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 6th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 10th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board. Rusty here. Let's look at what's coming our way for Makaha. The next 16 days are a mixed bag, but we've got a few windows worth paddling out for.

The overall pattern is one of persistent, small south-west swell. The energy's there, but it never really gets cranking. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so you won't need the thickest suit.

We kick off with a bit of energy on Sunday the 6th of September. Morning is the pick with a clean 4 ft SW swell (832 energy). The wind is light and cross, keeping things reasonably tidy. It's not going to blow your mind, but there'll be a few fun ones. The afternoon goes a little cross-on and drops off a touch.

Monday the 7th sees the swell drop to 3 ft, but the period stretches out to a long 16 seconds. That's proper groundswell, which will wrap in nicely here. Still light cross-on winds, so it stays pretty clean for the size. If you've got a log or a fish, Monday morning could be a glassy little session.

The best of the bunch looks to be Tuesday the 8th. The swell bumps back up to 4 ft in the morning, coming from the SW with a solid 14-second period (867 energy). The wind is cross-shore and light, meaning clean faces. This is the standout for the whole outlook. Get on it.

After that, the energy fades and the wind starts to mess things up from Wednesday the 9th through to Friday the 11th. Swell stays small and the cross-onshore breezes build, chopping up the surface. It gets pretty average.

From Saturday the 12th through to the middle of the following week, the swell direction swings more south and the period drops right off to a short, weak 8 seconds. That's pure windswell and combined with moderate winds, the quality is just not there. The combined energy values drop into the 300s and 400s, which is weak. It's a poor stretch of surf.

There is a little flicker of hope on Monday the 15th. The wind goes offshore early, blowing from the WSW at 6 mph over a 4 ft SW swell with a long 15-second period (682 energy). That's a recipe for some clean, lined-up waves, but it's a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

The rest of the second week drops off to tiny, weak swells with poor conditions. Not worth getting excited about.

So, the takeaway: if you're keen, your best bets are the Sunday 6th and Monday 7th for cleaner, smaller waves, and the absolute standout is Tuesday the 8th. Get out there Tuesday morning.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Energy kJ
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273
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:19PM0.47m
3:01AM0.89m
2:43PM0.51m
3:51AM0.95m
3:44PM0.58m
4:34AM0.99m
4:36PM0.65m
5:12AM1.00m
5:23PM0.71m
5:48AM0.97m
6:07PM0.76m
6:22AM0.92m
6:50PM0.80m
Low Tide
9:11AM0.36m
7:36PM0.16m
9:56AM0.30m
8:43PM0.12m
10:34AM0.24m
9:39PM0.09m
11:08AM0.19m
10:29PM0.08m
11:41AM0.15m
11:16PM0.09m
12:12PM0.13m
00:01AM0.13m
12:42PM0.12m
00:46AM0.19m
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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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