
Surf Forecasts:
Makaha surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 793 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with SW swell.
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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makaha in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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+) | 4AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makaha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next stretch of days. We're looking at a pretty lean run, to be honest. There's no real standout surf to get excited about, and the whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for quality waves. The first few days start with some small, grovelly swell, but it's all getting tagged as marginal, and the conditions just aren't coming together. We've got a long gap of nothing worthwhile from the end of the first week, right through the second week, with poor surf conditions dominating. The energy is there, but it's all messy.
The only spot on the radar is Makaha, a very consistent reef break. The water is running at a very unusual 69° – that's much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might want a spring suit or just boardshorts if you're hardy.
Things start off on Saturday the 5th with a SW swell around 4ft, period a touch short at 14 seconds, but the wind is a cross-shore breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 654. It's just not coming together – the call is marginal. Sunday the 6th is much the same, with a slight drop in size to 4ft and a longer 13-second period, but it's still a marginal call.
Monday the 7th sees the swell drop to 3ft, but the period stretches out to a very long 16 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, but it's small, and the wind is cross-onshore, which is no good. The energy is still moderate at 670. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are more of the same: 4ft and 3ft from the SW, with cross-shore winds that are just enough to put a little chop on the surface. The energy sticks around the 800s, but the surf is just not clean.
From Thursday the 10th onwards, things go downhill fast. The wind picks up, turning onshore and choppy, and the surf quality score drops to zero. We get a brief spike on Saturday the 12th with a 5ft SSW swell, but it's a short-period 8-second windswell with onshore winds – that's a complete mess, more suited to a kite than a surfboard. The energy is still moderate at 487, but it's poor. The entire second week, from the 14th to the 20th, is a dead zone. The swell drops to 2ft to 3ft, periods are short, and the wind is either cross-onshore or onshore, making for consistently poor, choppy conditions. The energy fades from moderate to weak, hitting 180 on the 19th.
The only real glimmer is on Sunday the 20th, where we get a tiny 1ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period and a cross-shore breeze. The energy is weak at 267, and it's still a marginal call. It's a long way off and not something to bank on. Honestly, this is a blank run. You're better off waiting for the next system.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
588 | 503 | 431 | 330 | 370 | 310 | 416 | 424 | 529 | 549 | 453 | 404 | 318 | 427 | 542 | 528 | 520 | 350 | 295 | 246 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:59AM0.83m | 1:19PM0.47m | 3:01AM0.89m | 2:43PM0.51m | 3:51AM0.95m | 3:44PM0.58m | 4:34AM0.99m | 4:36PM0.65m | 5:12AM1.00m | 5:23PM0.71m | 5:48AM0.97m | 6:07PM0.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:10PM0.18m | 9:11AM0.36m | 7:36PM0.16m | 9:56AM0.30m | 8:43PM0.12m | 10:34AM0.24m | 9:39PM0.09m | 11:08AM0.19m | 10:29PM0.08m | 11:41AM0.15m | 11:16PM0.09m | 12:12PM0.13m | 00:01AM0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 7 | SW 13 | SSW 7 |
588 | 503 | 431 | 330 | 181 | 153 | 416 | 424 | 529 | 549 | 453 | 404 | 295 | 427 | 542 | 528 | 520 | 139 | 295 | 220 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 13 | S 9 | NW 12 | — | SW 14 | SW 23 | SW 13 |
47 | 74 | 148 | 146 | 231 | 310 | 149 | 140 | 109 | 111 | 311 | 362 | 318 | 239 | 14 | 5 | — | 350 | 21 | 246 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | — | SW 19 | W 11 | SW 23 | SW 21 |
19 | 71 | 253 | 275 | 370 | 207 | 139 | 137 | 229 | 181 | 80 | 56 | 53 | 4 | 5 | — | 15 | 3 | 21 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 9 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | SSW 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 15 | 27 | 125 | 64 | 81 | 97 | — | 171 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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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.
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