Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s is also forecast. 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 4AM. 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 (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
We’ve got a stretch of surf coming up, but it’s gonna be a slow burn. The first real chance to grab a board is Thursday the 3rd of September, but don’t get too excited – it’s a 4ft SSW groundswell with a long 17-second period, bringing real push, but that south cross-on wind is kicking up the surface. The water is 69°, which is way warmer than normal for this time of year – about 7° above average, so you’ll be comfortable in a shorty.
The one to circle is Friday the 4th, early. That morning session is the pick of the bunch. A 5ft SW swell with a 16-second period (still proper groundswell) and only light cross-shore winds – not glassy, but the cleanest we’ll see in the first week. The combined energy is solid at 1363 (moderate to strong). It’s a reef break (Makaha), and with that long period, expect it to wrap in nicely. It’s very consistent here, but crowds are a regular thing, so expect some company.
After that, it’s a quick downhill slide. The weekend and most of the following week are onshore and messy. By the time we hit the second week, starting around the 11th of September, the swell drops to a short 8-second period and energy levels sink into the 300s and 400s – weak. Not worth paddling out for.
The only faint hope in that second week is Wednesday the 16th morning, with a 5ft south swell at 8 seconds and energy just at 563. The wind is light and cross-on, so it’s marginal. After that, it’s mostly poor or flat.
Bottom line: Friday morning the 4th is your window. After that, it’s a long, flat spell, so don’t hold your breath.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | SW 16 | 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 17 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 940 | 1200 | 1297 | 1025 | 998 | 769 | 588 | 503 | 431 | 330 | 370 | 376 | 416 | 424 | 529 | 549 | 453 | 499 | 375 | 427 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:08PM0.74m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 940 | 1200 | 1297 | 1025 | 998 | 769 | 588 | 503 | 431 | 330 | 146 | 146 | 416 | 424 | 529 | 549 | 453 | 499 | 340 | 427 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 61 | 74 | 57 | 8 | 57 | 45 | 47 | 76 | 149 | 149 | 231 | 376 | 113 | 134 | 106 | 109 | 78 | 286 | 375 | 239 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | 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 | S 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 28 | 24 | 9 | 8 | — | 2 | 19 | 71 | 253 | 275 | 370 | 207 | 139 | 137 | 229 | 134 | 311 | 74 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | S 9 | S 6 |
| kJ | 72 | — | — | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 122 | 139 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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