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Mākaha

West Side • W exposure • advanced
3.5 ft 12s 0 mph N Swell 205°
Last updated: 8:00 AM HST Now: MAYBE (Score 54) Onshore/cross wind ← Back to results
Best surf window (midday)
3:00–5:00 PM Avg 63
Hazards
rocks, strong-current

Next 24 hours

Time Status Score Waves Period Swell Wind
Tue 12 AM MAYBE 55 3.6 ft 11s 177° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 1 AM MAYBE 54 3.5 ft 11s 181° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 2 AM MAYBE 54 3.5 ft 11s 184° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 3 AM MAYBE 54 3.5 ft 11s 187° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 4 AM MAYBE 54 3.5 ft 11s 189° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 5 AM MAYBE 54 3.5 ft 11s 192° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 6 AM MAYBE 54 3.5 ft 11s 196° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 7 AM MAYBE 54 3.5 ft 11s 201° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 8 AM MAYBE 54 3.5 ft 12s 205° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 9 AM MAYBE 54 3.5 ft 12s 209° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 10 AM MAYBE 55 3.6 ft 12s 213° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 11 AM MAYBE 55 3.6 ft 12s 217° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 12 PM MAYBE 55 3.6 ft 12s 221° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 1 PM MAYBE 62 3.7 ft 11s 225° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 2 PM MAYBE 62 3.7 ft 11s 229° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 3 PM MAYBE 62 3.7 ft 11s 233° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 4 PM MAYBE Best 63 3.7 ft 11s 238° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 5 PM MAYBE Best 63 3.7 ft 11s 242° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 6 PM MAYBE 63 3.7 ft 11s 242° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 7 PM MAYBE 62 3.7 ft 12s 241° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 8 PM MAYBE 62 3.7 ft 12s 241° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 9 PM MAYBE 62 3.7 ft 12s 240° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 10 PM MAYBE 62 3.7 ft 12s 238° 0 mph N on/cross
Tue 11 PM MAYBE 62 3.7 ft 12s 237° 0 mph N on/cross

Ocean conditions change fast. Verify locally and surf within your limits.

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Let’s Go Surfing gives a quick read on whether it’s worth paddling out. Enter a Hawaiʻi ZIP code (or use location) to see nearby spots ranked by distance, plus conditions and a simple recommendation.

How to read the icons
  • Waves (ft) Estimated wave height.
  • Period (s) Time between waves. Higher usually means more power.
  • Wind Offshore is generally cleaner; onshore can get choppy.
  • Swell direction (°) Where the swell is coming from — affects which coasts work best.
  • Location Nearest spots are sorted by distance from your ZIP/location.
Recommendations
  • GO Worth checking—conditions look favorable for this spot.
  • MAYBE Could be fun, but watch wind/size/timing.
  • NO Not recommended—likely too small, messy, or unsafe.

Tips and scoring are a guide, not a guarantee—local factors can change everything.

Safety

Before you paddle out
  • Watch at least 10–15 minutes for sets, currents, and cleanup waves.
  • Check wind on the beach (not just the forecast) and look for whitecaps/chop.
  • Know the entry/exit and hazards (reef, rocks, shorebreak, crowds).
  • If you’re unsure, ask a lifeguard or experienced locals where it’s safe to enter.
Disclaimer

This site provides informational forecasts only. Ocean and weather conditions can change rapidly and vary by location, tide, reef shape, and local winds. You are responsible for evaluating conditions, choosing an appropriate spot, and surfing within your abilities.

Do not rely on this site as your only source. Always verify conditions locally and follow official guidance (lifeguards, posted warnings/closures, marine advisories). If conditions feel unsafe, don’t surf.

By using this site, you agree that surfing carries inherent risks and you assume all responsibility for your decisions.

If in doubt: don’t go out.

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