
Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,297 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 7AM. 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+) | 4AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day window to look at, and honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The surf is there, but it’s never really firing on all cylinders. The first good wave shows up on Friday the 4th, and from there, it’s a long, drawn-out run of pretty average conditions.
The overall pattern is a steady, moderate-sized swell from the SW, but the wind is a real pain. It’s mostly a cross or cross-onshore breeze, which is going to keep things bumpy and a bit messy. There’s no real standout day where everything lines up perfectly, but if I had to pick the best of the bunch, it’d be early on.
Makaha (Oahu) is your only spot in the game. It’s a very consistent reef break, so it’s always worth a look. The water feels about average for this time of year, nothing wild happening temperature-wise. The first few days have the most size. On Friday the 4th morning, we’ve got a solid 5 ft SW swell rolling in. The period is a very long 16 seconds, which is a proper groundswell – that energy is real. The combined swell energy is moderate at 1363, so there’s some push. The wind is a light cross-shore from the SSE at 6 mph, which is actually passable. It’s not glassy, but it’s manageable. The caveat here is that long-period swell can be a bit fat and straight at a beach break, but this is a reef, so it should wrap in nicely. The water temp is close to normal, so no surprises there.
Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are similar, but the swell drops a little each day – 5 ft then 4 ft – and the wind stays light but cross-on, so the quality is marginal. The energy is still moderate (between 722 and 833), but the choppy texture is a letdown. The crowds will be a factor here; it’s a popular spot, and with conditions being just okay, it’ll be a battle for the clean ones.
By Monday the 7th, the swell drops under three feet, and the energy is starting to fade. The wind swings more onshore, and the whole thing just gets weedy. From Tuesday the 8th right through to the end of the second week, the surf is a constant struggle. The swell stays in the 3 ft to 4 ft range, but the period drops to 8 seconds from the 12th onwards. That’s a short-period, wind-affected mess. The combined energy drops to weak three-digit numbers, like 491 down to 313, which tells you there’s nothing in the water. The wind is almost always cross or cross-on, keeping the surface choppy. Honestly, the second week is a write-off. There’s a big gap of poor surf from around the 11th to the 16th, where you’re looking at flat, weak waves and bad wind. For the later part of the outlook, say around the 18th and 19th of September, there’s a tiny flicker of 4 ft swell, but it’s the same story – short period and onshore wind. It’s a no-go.
If you’re kiting, the wind is light to moderate, so it’s not great for that either. For paddle surfing, you’re looking at the Friday the 4th morning as the best option. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only time the size and the period are in your favour. The rest is just a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1297 | 1025 | 998 | 769 | 656 | 503 | 431 | 330 | 370 | 310 | 416 | 424 | 529 | 549 | 453 | 404 | 318 | 427 | 542 | 528 | 459 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:51AM0.53m | 00:37AM0.77m | 11:28AM0.47m | 1:59AM0.83m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:41AM0.45m | 4:41PM0.19m | 7:59AM0.42m | 6:10PM0.18m | 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 | |||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 7 |
1297 | 1025 | 998 | 769 | 656 | 503 | 431 | 330 | 231 | 146 | 416 | 424 | 529 | 549 | 453 | 404 | 295 | 427 | 542 | 528 | 166 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSW 9 | — | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 13 | S 6 | NW 12 | SW 14 |
57 | 8 | — | 45 | 47 | 74 | 149 | 149 | 146 | 310 | 116 | 134 | 109 | 109 | 78 | 101 | 318 | 239 | 104 | 5 | 459 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | — | W 11 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | — |
9 | 8 | — | 2 | 19 | 71 | 253 | 275 | 370 | 207 | 139 | 137 | 179 | 134 | 311 | 362 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 9 | S 5 | — | S 7 | — |
— | 57 | 72 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 14 | 96 | 56 | — | 110 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
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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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