Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's talk waves here at Makaha. It’s gonna be a patchy couple of weeks, to be honest. The surf isn't a total washout, but it’s not the kind of run that gets you out of bed at dawn, you know? We've got some energy early, then a dry spell in the middle, and maybe a hint of something better way out.

Starting this Thursday, September 3rd, we have some rideable surf. Swell is a bit over 4ft from the SW, but the southerly breeze at 9 mph puts a little chop on it. It’s not clean, but it’s not a write-off. The energy is moderate (905) and the period is a long 18 seconds, so there’s some real power behind it. Water temp is normal for this time of year, so you're fine in boardshorts or maybe a spring suit. On Friday, September 4th, the swell picks up a bit to around 5ft, and the wind shifts more cross-shore. Friday morning is probably your best call of the week. The energy is solid (1357) and while that 9 mph wind isn't ideal, the surf has more size and push to it. That's a wave for intermediate and above.

Saturday and Sunday drop back down to 4-5ft with a lighter breeze out of the SSW. It's still cross-onshore, but it's mellow. The period drops to 13-14 seconds, so it's less powerful. There’s still enough for a fun session, but it will be a bit lumpy. It’s just average for Makaha.

Come Monday and Tuesday, the surf goes on a serious diet. We're looking at 3ft or smaller, and the energy is dropping fast. By Thursday and Friday of next week, it’s really struggling, with the energy in the 300s and the winds not helping. From around the 12th through the 15th, it's a proper flat spell. You're looking at a 3-4 day blank run where there’s just no decent, rideable surf. The period is all over the place and the wind is just messy. It's not worth paddling out.

Now, looking ahead to the following week, we’ve got a little tease. Wednesday, September 16th, sees the swell pop back up to 4-5ft by the afternoon, with the energy climbing back over 900. Still not ideal winds, but it's more life in the water. Thursday the 17th is the one to circle on the calendar for the long range. The morning looks like the best of the whole run: 5ft of SSW swell and the energy is solid. That’s the standout from this far out, but with this much lead time, just treat it as promising, not guaranteed. After that, it looks like it drops off again into the following Friday.

Makaha is a break that’s very consistent, so this kind of limp stretch is a bit frustrating, but it won't last forever. The main thing is the wind. If we get any day where that SSW or S wind eases off or goes light, those 4-5ft days are going to be way better than they look on paper. For now, your best bets are Friday morning this week, and we’ll see what that Thursday the 17th actually delivers. Keep your fingers crossed.

Rusty.

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