Makaha surf break

Makaha surfForecast / Lima / Peru

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Makaha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Makaha sea temperature is
19.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makaha in the next 16 days are 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 8th May)4ft (1.2m) 19s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 8th May)4ft (1.2m) 19s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 8th May)5ft (1.6m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.6
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
SW
18
1.6
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
693
653
514
1069
1072
1014
632
613
563
347
957
958
1321
1536
1450
1184
969
632
568
482
395
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
S
10
S
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
S
10
S
10
S
15
S
15
S
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:45PM0.49m
8:26AM0.82m
7:09PM0.45m
9:16AM0.78m
7:26PM0.41m
10:14AM0.76m
11:13AM0.75m
10:34PM0.37m
12:05PM0.76m
00:47AM0.40m
12:47PM0.77m
1:56AM0.47m
Low Tide
2:21PM0.35m
00:55AM0.15m
3:23PM0.38m
1:24AM0.18m
5:01PM0.40m
1:53AM0.22m
2:25AM0.27m
8:23PM0.36m
8:25PM0.33m
4:43AM0.36m
8:32PM0.30m
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clear
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6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
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5:53
5:53
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
Temp °C
21
20
20
21
21
19
21
21
19
20
20
19
20
20
19
21
21
19
21
20
19
21
21
21
22
22
19
21
21
19
21
20
20
20
20
20
22
22
19
20
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.6
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.6
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
10
1.2
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
Energy kJ
693
653
514
1069
1072
1014
632
613
563
347
957
958
771
1536
1450
1184
969
363
320
320
249
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
19
0.9
SW
16
0.5
S
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
W
12
0.6
S
8
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.8
S
6
0.6
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
20
1.4
SW
18
1.6
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
10
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
Energy kJ
49
94
390
71
17
3
49
38
60
44
305
684
1321
703
416
313
377
632
568
482
395
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
S
22
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.2
W
18
0.1
NW
13
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
16
0.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
14
14
13
17
9
14
14
14
178
80
381
5
17
7
7
25
6
20
20
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
8
0.8
S
5
Energy kJ
45
28
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
6
6
6
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
6
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
4
4
4
9
8
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Information about the Makaha Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Makaha may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Makaha is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Lima. If you plan a holiday in Lima, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lima. Lima has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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