Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,833 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makaha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Makaha in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re lookin’ at a pretty quiet stretch ahead for this spot. The first real chance of anything surfable won’t show until Thursday the 28th of August, so there’s a bit of a dry spell for the first few days.
Right out of the gate, Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th are dead – tiny little knee-high bumps at 1ft and 2ft, cross-onshore winds messin’ with ‘em, and they’re coming in from the SSW, which ain’t the magic direction for this reef. The water’s feelin’ a bit weird too – it’s sitting at 69°, which is 7° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a proper anomaly, makes you wonder what’s goin’ on out there.
Thursday the 27th isn’t much better, just a few marginal looks with that 2ft to 2ft swell, still cross-on. Honestly, not worth paddlin’ out for.
Now, Friday the 28th of August is where things start to get your attention. The swell bumps up to 6ft in the morning, hitting 7ft in the afternoon, coming from the SW with a long 15-16 second period. That’s got a heap of energy behind it – we’re talkin’ readings of 1631 and 1967, so the ocean’s got some real grunt. But here’s the kicker – the wind is cross-onshore all day, 6 to 9 mph from the S. It’s gonna be a bit of a bumpy ride at Makaha, but for a bigger-wave reef break that likes SW swell, this is the standout of the whole forecast. For the confident crew, the morning of the 28th is your best bet.
Saturday the 29th holds similar size, 6ft, but the wind stays cross-onshore, and the energy drops a notch to around 1309. Still worth a look if you missed Friday.
After that, it slowly fades through Sunday and Monday, with swell droppin’ back to 4ft to 3ft by the 31st. The wind stays messy, so it’s more of a choppy session than a clean one.
The first week of September sees a bit of a pulse again. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th of September bring back some 4ft to 6ft SW swell, with periods around 15-18 seconds. The energy’s moderate to strong, and wind is light cross-onshore most of the time. Not perfect, but way cleaner than the weekend before. The Friday morning of the 4th looks like the second-best window – 6ft, 15-second period, and light winds.
After that, things get real inconsistent. The second week drifts back into the 3-4ft range with mostly cross or cross-onshore winds. Nothing special, just small, bumpy leftovers.
So, if you’re after one true standout, point your board at Friday the 28th of August for the biggest SW groundswell of the period. It won’t be glassy, but the power is there.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
54 | 83 | 130 | 125 | 110 | 82 | 206 | 609 | 1611 | 1808 | 1463 | 1280 | 1119 | 905 | 710 | 528 | 355 | 268 | 349 | 286 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:14PM0.51m | 5:15AM0.88m | 4:49PM0.55m | 5:40AM0.91m | 5:24PM0.60m | 6:04AM0.91m | 5:59PM0.64m | 6:28AM0.90m | 6:37PM0.68m | 6:53AM0.87m | 7:16PM0.71m | 7:18AM0.82m | 8:00PM0.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:10PM0.14m | 11:48AM0.29m | 10:44PM0.13m | 12:10PM0.27m | 11:17PM0.14m | 12:32PM0.24m | 11:51PM0.16m | 12:55PM0.22m | 00:27AM0.19m | 1:19PM0.19m | 1:05AM0.24m | 1:45PM0.17m | 1:47AM0.30m | |||||||
— | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 11 | S 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
35 | 83 | 33 | 125 | 110 | 40 | 47 | 609 | 1611 | 1808 | 1463 | 1280 | 1119 | 905 | 710 | 528 | 355 | 191 | 159 | 159 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | S 9 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | W 12 | W 13 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
43 | 69 | 130 | 43 | 46 | 82 | 206 | 38 | 24 | 23 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 15 | 268 | 349 | 286 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | SW 20 | W 11 | W 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
54 | 81 | 35 | 91 | 69 | 79 | 188 | 142 | 3 | 3 | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 59 | 51 | 114 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | S 7 |
33 | 29 | — | 34 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 12 | — | 23 | 36 | 44 | 104 | — | — | 236 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 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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