Makaha Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.12° S 77.05° W

Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makaha sea temperature is
22.0° C
5.0° 

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


Makaha surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,123 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 7PM. 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 (Wed 29th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 29th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 27th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what’s coming.

The water is way warmer than usual for this time of year, sittin’ around 72°, which is a huge 9° above average – that’s real unusual, you won’t need much rubber.

Overall, the surf is a bit of a grind. There’s a long period groundswell from the SW, with periods up to 19 seconds, which is real long. That kind of energy works best at a reef like Makaha, but the wind is mostly cross-on or cross, keeping the surface messy. The combined wave energy starts moderate (823) and builds, but the scores are low.

The only true standout, and the one you want to mark, is Friday morning, August 7th. That morning turns glassy – dead calm – and the swell is still a clean 4ft from the SW, with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (667), but with those conditions, it’s going to be clean. Makaha (Oahu) is a very consistent reef break, and with that long-period SW groundswell, it’ll line up proper. Crowds are likely here, so get there early.

Before that, from Sunday July 26th through to Thursday August 6th, it’s a long stretch of marginal surf. Swell heights run from 3ft up to 5ft, but the wind is never right. The period starts long (19s) and drops off, so the shape is inconsistent. For beginners, the 5ft days on July 28th and 29th might be a bit much, but it’s choppy anyway.

After the glassy Friday, the weekend of August 8th-9th drops back into small, sloppy surf with 3ft to 4ft and cross-shore winds. The following Monday, August 10th, sees a slight uptick with 4ft from the SW and a 14-second period, but the wind is cross-on, so it’s still marginal.

So, bottom line: the first week is a washout. Friday morning, August 7th is your window. Glassy, clean, 4ft SW groundswell at Makaha – that’s the call.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
423
528
861
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1109
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:16AM0.85m
4:20PM0.49m
5:49AM0.88m
4:59PM0.51m
6:20AM0.91m
5:36PM0.52m
6:49AM0.92m
6:15PM0.54m
7:16AM0.92m
6:54PM0.56m
7:41AM0.90m
7:36PM0.57m
Low Tide
9:52PM0.13m
11:54AM0.34m
10:30PM0.11m
12:25PM0.33m
11:05PM0.10m
12:55PM0.32m
11:38PM0.10m
1:24PM0.31m
00:10AM0.12m
1:52PM0.29m
00:42AM0.16m
2:19PM0.28m
1:15AM0.21m
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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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