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Makaha (Outside)

A west-facing, reef-dominant swell magnet on Oʻahu’s leeward coast-Makaha Outside delivers long, powerful lefts and rights that light up on W-NW groundswells with NE offshore breeze. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Makaha (Outside) in Hawaii.

Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationHawaii, US
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Best practical windows are long-period W-NW groundswells with NE to ENE winds (offshore) at mid-to-high tide.

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Shallow reef and a strong outside channel mean inside holds can be treacherous and the lineup fills fast on solid winter swells.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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