Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks. It’s a pretty drawn-out story, so grab a coffee.

Alright mate, the outlook for Makaha is a long, slow burn. We’re looking at two full weeks of small, messy surf before a potential pulse of energy appears right at the tail end. For the first seventeen days, nothing really gets it together. You’ve got small swells coming in from the SSW and SW, mostly in the 3ft to 4.5ft range, but the winds are a pain. It’s almost always a cross or cross-onshore breeze, which is keeping the surface choppy and the rides average. The conditions are described as `marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions` from July 7th all the way through to July 17th. The only real glimmer of hope is the water temp, which is sitting at 68.5°F – that’s about 5°F warmer than normal, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit if you’re paddling out for a grovel.

Now, let’s talk specifics. The first real day that catches the eye is Saturday, July 18th. Early morning that day, we finally see a brief window of something special. The wind goes glassy – a perfect `Slight air` and `glassy` setup. The swell is a clean 3ft from the SSW with a long 12-second period, and the combined swell energy is weak, around 483. It’s a tiny, gentle day, but it will be pure and perfect for a longboard or a funboard. For beginners, that 3ft is a dream; for anyone else, it’s a chance to just enjoy the ocean. But don’t sleep in – by afternoon the cross-onshore wind kicks back in.

The standout event, though, is the following morning. Sunday, July 19th sees a noticeable bump in size. The swell jumps to 6.2ft from the SW with a 13-second period, and the combined energy shoots up to a strong 1200. That’s the most power we see in the whole forecast. It’s still a cross-onshore wind, so it won’t be perfect, but it’s going to be punchy. At 6.2ft, this is getting into intermediate territory – maybe a bit much for beginners, but proper fun for anyone comfortable in overhead waves. Later that afternoon it stays around 5.9ft, but the wind goes more cross-shore, which might clean it up a touch.

Looking way out to Wednesday, July 22nd, the swell builds again. By the afternoon, we’re looking at a 7.9ft swell from the south. The period is a short, choppy 8 seconds, so it’s going to be lumpy and less organized. The energy is very high at 2098, which is serious. At that size, this is strictly for experts. The conditions are still marginal, with light cross-onshore wind. It’s a heavy, sloppy day, and honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So, the pick of the bunch is a tie between the glassy dawn of Saturday the 18th for those who value peace and glide, and the raw power of Sunday the 19th morning for anyone who wants a proper session. The rest is a lot of waiting. The forecast is unreliable for the second week, but that Sunday the 19th looks like the best chance for a proper wave.

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