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Makaha surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 2.0 m 15 s NNW · Swell 2: 0.5 m 13 s SSW · Wind waves: 2.0 m 7 s NE
Best window this week: Saturday 11:00 HST — 4.1 2.2 m (7.3 ft) at 12 s, offshore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (240° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | 2.7 B 0 · A 5 | 2.6 m (8.6 ft) | 15 s | NW | 21 kt offshore | 06:36–17:56 |
| Mon 02 Nov | 2.2 B 0 · A 5 | 2.7–3.3 m (8.8–10.9 ft) | 14 s | NNW | 22 kt offshore | 06:36–17:55 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 2.8 B 0 · A 4 | 2.4–2.7 m (7.8–8.7 ft) | 12 s | NNW | 22 kt offshore | 06:37–17:55 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 1.5 B 0 · A 2 | 2.0–2.3 m (6.7–7.6 ft) | 11 s | N | 21 kt offshore | 06:37–17:54 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 1.7 B 0 · A 4 | 2.2–2.9 m (7.1–9.5 ft) | 17 s | NNW | 22 kt offshore | 06:38–17:54 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 3.6 B 0 · A 5 | 2.4–2.6 m (7.7–8.6 ft) | 14 s | NW | 21 kt offshore | 06:38–17:53 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 4.1 B 0 · A 5 | 2.2–2.4 m (7.1–7.9 ft) | 13 s | NNW | 20 kt offshore | 06:39–17:53 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02:00 | 1.9 B 0 · A 5 | 2.9 m (9.5 ft) | 15 s NW | 24 kt NE offshore |
| Mon 05:00 | 1.1 B 0 · A 4 | 3.3 m (10.9 ft) | 15 s NW | 25 kt NE offshore |
| Mon 08:00 | 1.2 B 0 · A 5 | 3.3 m (10.9 ft) | 14 s NW | 24 kt NE offshore |
| Mon 11:00 | 1.5 B 0 · A 5 | 3.2 m (10.5 ft) | 14 s NW | 23 kt ENE offshore |
| Mon 14:00 | 1.8 B 0 · A 5 | 3.0 m (10.0 ft) | 14 s NNW | 23 kt ENE offshore |
| Mon 17:00 | 2.2 B 0 · A 5 | 2.9 m (9.5 ft) | 14 s NNW | 22 kt ENE offshore |
| Mon 20:00 | 2.4 B 0 · A 5 | 2.8 m (9.1 ft) | 14 s NNW | 20 kt ENE offshore |
| Mon 23:00 | 2.7 B 0 · A 5 | 2.7 m (8.8 ft) | 13 s NNW | 19 kt ENE offshore |
| Tue 02:00 | 2.8 B 0 · A 5 | 2.6 m (8.5 ft) | 13 s NNW | 19 kt ENE offshore |
| Tue 05:00 | 2.6 B 0 · A 4 | 2.6 m (8.6 ft) | 13 s NNW | 22 kt ENE offshore |
| Tue 08:00 | 2.5 B 0 · A 4 | 2.7 m (8.7 ft) | 13 s NNW | 22 kt ENE offshore |
| Tue 11:00 | 2.8 B 0 · A 4 | 2.6 m (8.4 ft) | 13 s NNW | 22 kt ENE offshore |
| Tue 14:00 | 2.8 B 0 · A 4 | 2.5 m (8.1 ft) | 12 s NNW | 22 kt ENE offshore |
| Tue 17:00 | 2.7 B 0 · A 4 | 2.4 m (8.0 ft) | 12 s NNW | 23 kt NE offshore |
| Tue 20:00 | 2.8 B 0 · A 4 | 2.4 m (7.9 ft) | 12 s NNW | 22 kt ENE offshore |
| Tue 23:00 | 2.8 B 0 · A 3 | 2.4 m (7.8 ft) | 12 s NNW | 22 kt ENE offshore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Barbers Point, Kalaeloa, HI (238) (51212), 18 km from Makaha, reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.1 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 1.6 m (5.2 ft) | 1.7 m (5.7 ft) |
| Peak period | 15 s | 15 s |
| Swell from | NW | NW |
water 25.5 °C at the buoy
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
Makaha tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (HST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | High 22:50 (-0.1 m / -0.2 ft) |
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 02:40 (-0.1 m / -0.4 ft) · High 10:20 (+0.3 m / +1.0 ft) · Low 17:50 (-0.2 m / -0.7 ft) · High 23:50 (+0.0 m / +0.1 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | Low 04:30 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 11:10 (+0.2 m / +0.8 ft) · Low 18:10 (-0.2 m / -0.8 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 00:40 (+0.1 m / +0.4 ft) · Low 05:50 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 11:50 (+0.2 m / +0.6 ft) · Low 18:30 (-0.3 m / -0.9 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 01:20 (+0.2 m / +0.6 ft) · Low 07:00 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 12:30 (+0.1 m / +0.5 ft) · Low 18:50 (-0.3 m / -0.9 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 01:50 (+0.3 m / +0.9 ft) · Low 08:00 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 13:00 (+0.1 m / +0.3 ft) · Low 19:10 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 02:30 (+0.3 m / +1.0 ft) · Low 09:00 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 13:20 (+0.0 m / +0.1 ft) · Low 19:30 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 6.0 Hawaiian Electric Beach Park 15 km · 1.7 m (5.7 ft) now
- 3.6 Haleiwa 17 km · 2.5 m (8.0 ft) now
- 1.2 White Plains Beach 24 km · 1.6 m (5.3 ft) now
- 1.7 Waimea Bay 24 km · 3.2 m (10.4 ft) now
- 1.7 Pipeline 27 km · 3.2 m (10.4 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Pacific/Honolulu). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (21.75, -158.25); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.