Surf Forecasts:
Makapu'u surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 644 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makapu'u this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Makapu'u in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makapu'u over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here again, but in feet and miles for the imperial crew. Same story for Makapu’u over the next couple of weeks – absolutely nothing worth getting wet for. This is a fairly consistent reef break normally, but the data says it’s all poor surf conditions from start to finish. Not a single session scores above zero. Sometimes these dry spells happen, but don’t lose hope – forecasts can flip.
Starting Saturday, 04 July: morning swell 2ft from the south with a long 21-second period, but wind is onshore from the ENE at 18 mph, combined energy 992 (moderate). Water temp 79°F, just about average for the time of year. Afternoon: still 2ft, onshore wind 18 mph, energy 716. Sunday 05 July: morning 3ft from SSW, 18 seconds, wind 25 mph onshore, energy 974. Afternoon swell jumps to 7ft from the ENE but only 7 seconds, wind 22 mph onshore, energy 949 – big but choppy. Monday 06 July: 7ft ENE, 7 seconds, 25 mph onshore, energy 932. Tuesday 07 July: 7ft morning, 8ft afternoon, both ENE, 8 seconds, onshore winds, energy 749 and 917. Over 8ft is expert territory, but with this wind it’s just ugly.
Wednesday 08 July to Friday 10 July: swells 6ft to 6ft, ENE, 7 seconds, onshore winds 19-25 mph, energy 428 to 561. Saturday 11 July to Tuesday 14 July: 6ft to 7ft, ENE, 7-8 seconds, onshore, energy 436 to 657. Wednesday 15 July: 6ft morning, 4ft afternoon, ENE/E, 8 seconds, onshore 18 mph, energy 635 and 435. Thursday 16 July: morning 2ft from SSW with 16 seconds, onshore 22 mph, energy 448; afternoon 5ft ENE, 8 seconds, energy 451. Friday 17 July: 6ft morning, 4ft afternoon, ENE, 7-8 seconds, onshore, energy 439-585. Saturday 18 July: 4ft and 4ft from the east, 8 seconds, energy 405-471. Sunday 19 July: tiny 2ft from SSW, 20 seconds, energy 496, but still onshore 18 mph; afternoon 3ft east, 8 seconds, energy just 191 (weak).
The only bright spots are the long-period groundswell days, but the onshore trade wind ruins them every time. The optimal offshore direction for Makapu’u is WSW, and we’ve got nothing but ENE/NE wind. Short-period ENE swells won’t hold shape. With the strong onshore breeze and poor quality, this setup looks better for kite surfing than paddle surfing. No standouts, no recommendations. The entire 16-day window from July 4 to July 19 is a no-go. Leave the boards home and check back later.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 441 | 377 | 486 | 418 | 462 | 457 | 503 | 551 | 607 | 459 | 644 | 573 | 363 | 319 | 358 | 319 | 310 | 271 | 369 | 394 | 545 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:00PM0.58m | 5:41AM0.27m | 6:18PM0.54m | 7:34AM0.29m | 6:34PM0.50m | 10:04AM0.36m | 6:48PM0.45m | 11:36AM0.46m | 6:52PM0.41m | 12:27PM0.56m | 1:10PM0.65m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:19AM0.04m | 1:11AM0.15m | 10:54AM0.11m | 1:44AM0.11m | 11:39AM0.20m | 2:21AM0.07m | 1:09PM0.29m | 3:04AM0.02m | 4:21PM0.34m | 3:52AM-0.03m | 4:44AM-0.07m | ||||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 215 | 377 | 486 | 418 | 408 | 457 | 421 | 402 | 284 | 280 | 269 | 195 | 192 | 187 | 125 | 113 | 112 | 76 | 72 | 42 | 184 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | S 16 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 441 | 119 | 69 | 138 | 79 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 35 | 36 | 31 | 32 | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | SSE 10 | SW 13 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | — | W 19 | SE 8 | W 15 | W 16 | SSE 8 | S 15 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | W 13 |
| kJ | 24 | 35 | 54 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 7 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 6 | 17 | 45 | 111 | 56 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 336 | 339 | 379 | 418 | 462 | 420 | 503 | 551 | 607 | 459 | 644 | 573 | 363 | 319 | 358 | 319 | 310 | 271 | 369 | 394 | 545 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 55 | 49 | 55 | 63 | 55 | 58 | 111 | 56 | 58 | 62 | 49 | 50 | 56 | 49 | 49 | 60 | 50 | 49 | 58 | 49 |
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