Makaha surf forecast

Waianae · Oahu · United States

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Historic west-side break whose long right works best on rising tide and winter west-northwest swell. Quiet in summer, busy on swell days.

Break

reef break, rights; faces SW

Level

advanced

Best swell

NW, W

Best wind

E, NE (offshore)

Best tide

mid to high tide

Season

November to March

Typical size

1-4 m

Crowd

high

Hazards

Urchins and rocks; Localism; Strong currents on big days

Nearby spots

• Maili Point, Maili
• Haleiwa (Ali'i Beach Park), Haleiwa
• Laniakea, Haleiwa
• Chun's Reef, Haleiwa
• Waimea Bay, Haleiwa
• Rocky Point, Sunset Beach

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