Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with 862 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Jul 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makaha in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.
Alright crew, Rusty here with the run-down. The ocean’s been sleepy, but it’s got some plans for us.
For the first run, the surf is dead. There’s a nice long gap from now until Saturday, July 19th, with nothing worth paddling out for. Small, weak swells and a persistent south wind make for a choppy, average scene.
The first real pulse shows up Saturday, July 19th. Swell comes in from the SW at 6ft, with a 13-second period, and the energy jumps to moderate-strong (1278). The south wind is light and cross-shore, so the face stays clean with just a little texture. The water temp is about normal for the time of year. This is your call.
Sunday the 20th is even bigger: 7ft from the SW, 13-second period, and the energy hits 1494. For a solid, very consistent reef like Makaha (Oahu, USA), this is where it’s at. This pair of days looks like the best on offer.
Then we head into the second week. Monday the 21st to Wednesday the 23rd, you see a strong push in size, but some wind challenges. Tuesday the 22nd morning shows an 8ft SSW swell, but the period drops to 9 seconds. More importantly, Wednesday the 23rd morning looks like the real beast: 8ft SSW swell with a light offshore wind from the WSW. That’s a big cleanup factor. The energy is very strong at 1941. Just keep in mind, that size is for experts only. If you’re not solid, stay on the beach.
After that, it fades. By the 25th we’re back to little S swells around 4ft to 5ft with a short 8-second period and weak energy. Nothing to write home about.
The standout? Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th for the best balance of size and shape. And if you chase big stuff, the dawn patrol on Wednesday the 23rd is your target, but it’s a long-range call so keep your hopes measured. At Makaha, expect the crowd to be there on those good days – it’s often busy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 400 | 740 | 621 | 514 | 528 | 530 | 393 | 334 | 799 | 454 | 373 | 721 | 679 | 585 | 700 | 772 | 862 | 711 | 618 | 517 | 419 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:10PM0.58m | 4:11AM0.94m | 3:17PM0.56m | 5:04AM1.01m | 4:21PM0.56m | 5:54AM1.06m | 5:22PM0.57m | 6:43AM1.09m | 6:21PM0.58m | 7:30AM1.08m | 7:21PM0.59m | 8:15AM1.04m | 8:22PM0.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:44AM0.40m | 8:51PM0.03m | 10:46AM0.34m | 9:45PM-0.01m | 11:41AM0.29m | 10:38PM-0.04m | 12:32PM0.26m | 11:29PM-0.05m | 1:22PM0.23m | 00:20AM-0.02m | 2:10PM0.21m | 1:10AM0.04m | 2:57PM0.20m | 2:02AM0.13m | |||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 400 | 740 | 621 | 514 | 528 | 530 | 393 | 303 | 799 | 454 | 373 | 721 | 679 | 585 | 700 | 772 | 862 | 711 | 618 | 517 | 419 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | W 12 | NW 12 | W 12 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | W 11 | SSW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 59 | 62 | 68 | 51 | 49 | 313 | 372 | 334 | 3 | 287 | 317 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 33 | 68 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | SW 20 | NW 13 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 9 | — | SW 20 | — | — | SW 21 | W 11 | NW 11 | W 11 | W 11 |
| kJ | 234 | 35 | 12 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | — | 16 | — | — | 18 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 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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