
Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, the water is cooking at a very unusual 72° – that’s nearly 9° warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be surfing in a bath.
We’re looking at a long stretch of days here, but the surf quality is a bit of a letdown for the first week or so. The swell is coming from the SW, which is what Makaha likes, and the size is mostly in that waist-to-chest high range (3 ft to 5 ft), but the issue is the wind. It’s a persistent cross-onshore breeze, which is putting a bit of a chop on the face. The swell energy is moderate (728 to 1209), but the period is all over the place, from short 12 seconds up to a nice, long 19 seconds. That long-period groundswell has some real grunt, but at a beachy reef like this, it might be a little too lined-up and straight. Still, the water is glassy warm.
For the first few days, the morning sessions are your best bet. The wind is lighter (10 km/h), so it’s less messy. Saturday morning the 25th has a clean 3 ft SW swell with that very long 18-second period, and light cross-onshore wind. It’s small, but the energy is there (728). Sunday morning the 26th is similar with 3 ft SW and a 15-second period, energy hitting 915. Monday morning the 27th bumps up to 4 ft SW with a 17-second period (energy 948). These are all marginal, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, it’s rideable.
The best of the next few days is probably Tuesday the 28th. The swell holds at 5 ft from the SW, period is a solid 15 seconds, and the wind is light cross-onshore. The energy is over 1000 (1044 in the morning, 1042 in the afternoon). It’s a consistent, powerful groundswell, and because it’s a reef, those long-period sets will stand up nicely. The water is still that weirdly warm anomaly. This is your standout for the first half of the forecast.
After that, things drop off a bit. Thursday the 30th through the weekend of August 2nd sees the swell drop to 3 ft-4 ft, and the wind stays cross-onshore. The energy drops below 600. It’s not great.
Now, hang on, because things get interesting in the second week. Starting Thursday August 6th, a new pulse of SSW swell arrives. Morning of the 6th is 6 ft at a short 9-second period, which is a bit of a windswell, but it’s punchy. The energy is strong (1222). The real standout though is Friday August 7th. The morning shows 8 ft SSW swell, period 10 seconds, with light cross-onshore wind. The energy is pumping hard at 1668. By the afternoon, it’s 8 ft with the same period, and energy is a massive 2211. That’s serious power. This is only for experienced surfers; it’s well over the 8 ft mark, so beginners stay on the beach. The wind is still cross-onshore, but the sheer size and energy will make for some adrenaline-charged, heavy waves at Makaha. Saturday morning the 8th holds at 8 ft with a bit more period (11 seconds) and energy of 1812. This is the main event for the whole 16-day window. The water is still warm, but that wind is the only thing keeping it from being perfect.
That’s it. Mostly a waiting game for that big SSW pulse on the 7th and 8th. Get on it if you’ve got the balls.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
375 | 371 | 366 | 375 | 423 | 528 | 861 | 1151 | 1109 | 962 | 924 | 813 | 704 | 744 | 581 | 473 | 473 | 405 | 272 | 197 | 132 | |
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-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:47PM0.47m | 4:41AM0.82m | 3:38PM0.48m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:45AM0.39m | 9:12PM0.16m | 11:22AM0.36m | 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 | |||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
273 | 371 | 323 | 234 | 423 | 528 | 861 | 1151 | 1109 | 962 | 924 | 813 | 704 | 744 | 581 | 473 | 473 | 405 | 272 | 197 | 132 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 14 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | S 10 | SSW 10 |
375 | 297 | 366 | 375 | 122 | 238 | 29 | 43 | 36 | 72 | 97 | 97 | 77 | 77 | 45 | 29 | 63 | 86 | 11 | 50 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 6 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
80 | 220 | 202 | 306 | 248 | 79 | 58 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 49 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 45 | 87 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 10 | S 4 | S 6 |
— | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 100 | 14 | 44 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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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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