Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 560 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makaha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Makaha in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's see what we've got.
Look, I'm gonna level with you. The next two weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf at Makaha. We've got a consistent south swell running, but the wind is just never playing ball. It's a crying shame because this break is a beautiful, very consistent reef setup that usually loves a good SW groundswell, but the conditions are just wrecking it. For the most part, we're looking at cross-onshore and onshore winds that are chopping the face up, making it a real struggle. The water temp is sitting at a very unusual 69°F, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year, if you can believe it.
For the next week or so, from Friday the 11th right through to Saturday the 19th of September, it's pretty much a write-off. The swell height is hovering around 3 ft to 5 ft, but the winds are mostly a light to moderate breeze from the south or southwest, keeping it cross-onshore. The wave energy is moderate, bouncing around between 361 and 746, but that’s all for nothing when it’s blown out. We get a bit of a glimpse on Monday the 14th with a long-period 18-second groundswell from the SW at 3 ft, and again on Tuesday the 15th with a 15-second pulse at 3 ft, but the wind just won't cooperate. It's a real tease.
Moving into the second week, from the 20th of September onwards, the outlook doesn't get much better. The swell drops off even further, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind stays in that annoying cross-onshore zone. There are a couple of morning sessions on the 21st and 22nd with light offshore winds, but the swell is just too weak, barely scraping 5 ft from the SSW, to get excited about. The long-period swells (18 to 20 seconds) on the 25th and 26th are tiny, at 1 ft to 3 ft, and will just be too weak to do anything with the cross-onshore breeze. Honestly, there's not a single session I could honestly call a standout. It's a blank run. For a spot that's usually so consistent, this is a real bummer. You might see some cleanish conditions on a random morning, but the waves won't be there to ride. The setup is more interesting for a kite surfer looking for some chop than it is for a paddle surfer right now.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 341 | 301 | 381 | 301 | 245 | 191 | 227 | 168 | 264 | 437 | 350 | 492 | 427 | 410 | 453 | 304 | 290 | 242 | 202 | 181 | 144 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:07PM0.76m | 6:22AM0.92m | 6:50PM0.80m | 6:54AM0.84m | 7:33PM0.81m | 7:24AM0.75m | 8:17PM0.79m | 7:53AM0.65m | 9:05PM0.76m | 8:20AM0.57m | 10:02PM0.72m | 8:45AM0.49m | 11:18PM0.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:12PM0.13m | 00:01AM0.13m | 12:42PM0.12m | 00:46AM0.19m | 1:12PM0.12m | 1:31AM0.25m | 1:40PM0.14m | 2:20AM0.32m | 2:09PM0.17m | 3:16AM0.38m | 2:40PM0.21m | 4:41AM0.43m | 3:16PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 341 | 250 | 279 | 301 | 118 | 114 | 227 | 102 | 264 | 268 | 238 | 199 | 162 | 410 | 453 | 304 | 290 | 242 | 202 | 181 | 144 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 24 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 261 | 22 | 208 | 158 | 96 | 58 | 110 | 77 | 234 | 437 | 350 | 492 | 427 | 154 | 116 | 90 | 92 | 88 | 42 | 40 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | NW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | W 12 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | — | S 24 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 21 | W 14 | W 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 31 | 5 | 18 | 43 | 3 | 8 | 24 | 79 | 40 | 41 | 35 | — | 12 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | — | 301 | 381 | — | 245 | 191 | — | 168 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 66 | 68 | 92 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
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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).
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