Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,093 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s 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 (Aug 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) 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 (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 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. The forecast for our stretch of coast is a bit of a mixed bag, but don’t write it off just yet. We’ve got a solid groundswell rolling in, but the wind is going to be our main challenge. There’s a long wait for the really good stuff, so patience is key.
The standout window kicks off on Thursday, the 6th of August. We’re looking at a clean 4 ft swell from the SW, with a long 16-second period that’s packing some serious energy (969). The water is sitting at a very warm 71°, which is far warmer than normal for this time of year. The only downside is the cross-shore wind from the S at 12 mph, which will put a bit of a chop on the surface. For the best of it, you’ll want to be at Makaha early on Friday morning, the 7th of August. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the SW, with a 14-second period, and the wind drops to a light 6 mph cross-on breeze. It’s not glassy, but it’s manageable, and the wave energy is still solid (822).
The weekend is a bit of a write-off. Saturday and Sunday see the swell drop off and the wind stays messy, making for poor conditions. Monday the 10th offers a bit of hope with a 4 ft SW swell and a 14-second period, but the cross-shore wind will keep things from being perfect. The energy picks up again on Monday afternoon (1125), but the wind is still a factor.
The real gem in this forecast is hiding in the second week. Wednesday the 19th of August is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a 4 ft SW swell with a 14-second period, but the big news is the wind. For the first time in the forecast, we see a light 6 mph onshore breeze from the WSW. That’s the cleanest wind we’ll see, and it’s coming from almost directly offshore, which will groom Makaha into perfect shape. The energy is moderate (727), but the quality from the wind will be the standout. Keep in mind, this is a long-range call, so it’s a promising option but not a certainty.
Overall, the surf is going to be marginal for the next week and a half, with that Wednesday 19th being the best chance for a proper clean session. Don’t get too excited about the big numbers; the wind is the boss here.
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 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 746 | 667 | 398 | 282 | 238 | 175 | 220 | 230 | 449 | 653 | 514 | 469 | 576 | 1016 | 769 | 799 | 323 | 239 | 504 | 777 | 683 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:22AM0.56m | 2:06AM0.79m | 12:49PM0.52m | 3:11AM0.87m | 2:15PM0.52m | 4:06AM0.95m | 3:28PM0.54m | 4:55AM1.02m | 4:29PM0.58m | 5:39AM1.06m | 5:25PM0.62m | 6:21AM1.06m | 6:17PM0.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:10AM0.47m | 6:27PM0.15m | 8:53AM0.43m | 7:38PM0.11m | 9:59AM0.37m | 8:43PM0.07m | 10:48AM0.31m | 9:41PM0.02m | 11:32AM0.25m | 10:34PM-0.00m | 12:13PM0.21m | 11:23PM0.00m | 12:52PM0.18m | 00:10AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 746 | 667 | 190 | 186 | 190 | 157 | 220 | 230 | 449 | 653 | 514 | 469 | 404 | 1016 | 769 | 799 | 323 | 181 | 186 | 415 | 338 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SW 18 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 118 | 172 | 398 | 282 | 238 | 175 | 181 | 223 | 190 | 150 | 146 | 441 | 576 | 168 | 12 | 147 | 109 | 203 | 504 | 777 | 683 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 11 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | S 8 | — | — | SW 18 | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 5 | 15 | 31 | 48 | 129 | 68 | 33 | 186 | 319 | 419 | 86 | — | — | 12 | — | 67 | 239 | 135 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
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