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Makaha
West Oʻahu heavy-hitter: a reef/point complex that chairs long right-hand lines and can unload powerful, hollow sets when large NW or W groundswells arrive. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Makaha in Hawaii.
Break TypeReef/Point
Skill LevelIntermediate - Expert
LocationHawaii, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft+
- Period 12 s
- Wind E 9 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
0.2 ftfalling
- High1.2 ft
- Low0.2 ft
- High1.9 ft
- Low0.2 ft
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Shallow reef and a strong outside channel mean getting caught inside can be painful - respect the takeoff zone and local priority.
It generally prefers mid-to-high tides when the point shapes longer walls and the inside reef is less gutting.
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