Makalawena surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, WNW swell with 158 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makalawena this week:
The surf forecast for Makalawena over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Makalawena in the next 16 days are 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makalawena over the next 16 days.
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