Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the next couple of weeks for the Westside. It’s gonna be a long, slow grind, but there’s a little light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient.

Right now, the water’s at a balmy 71°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like bathwater, honestly.

The first few days are not much to write home about. Saturday the 18th through to the end of the week, we’ve got small, weak swell from the SSW, mostly around 3.6ft to 4.9ft, and the wind is a cross-on shore from the south. That’s keepin’ things a bit bumpy and messy. The combined energy is weak, hovering around 400 to 500 (moderate wave energy), and the surf is just poor. There’s a stretch of several days here where it’s really not worth paddling out.

We get a tiny blip on the morning of Thursday the 23rd, with a super long period 24-second groundswell, but the swell height is only 1.6ft. That’s pure energy with no push. The wind is offshore from the WSW though, which is a nice change, but it’s just too small.

The real story starts to build around Sunday the 26th. The swell picks up to 2.6ft from the SW, but the period is a solid 20 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 1072 (strong wave energy). It’s still cross-on from the SSW, but the quality is looking better. Monday the 27th sees the swell bump to 4.3ft, with the energy up to 1139 (strong wave energy). Still a bit cross-on, but it’s building.

Now, the standout for the whole run is shaping up for Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th. The swell is gonna be in the 5.9ft to 6.6ft range from the SW, with a solid 15-second period. The combined energy is massive – 1434 to 1678 (very strong wave energy). The wind is only a light breeze from the south, so it’s mostly cross-on but pretty clean. This is the best window for Makaha (Oahu). It’s a reef break, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. The wave energy is pumping, and it’s not too big for a good surfer. Just keep in mind, this spot is very consistent and often crowded, so expect some company.

After that, the swell backs off a bit through the end of the month, but there’s one more pulse to watch. Saturday the 1st of August into Sunday the 2nd, the swell comes back up to 5.2ft to 6.6ft, with a 19 to 16-second period. The energy is through the roof – 2145 to 2250 (very strong wave energy). The wind, however, swings more southerly and gets a bit stronger, especially on Sunday with a cross-shore moderate breeze, so it’ll get a bit of chop. Still, for the size and power, it’s worth a look.

Stay patient, the best waves are still a week and a half away, but they’re comin’.

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