Makua Beach

Good

Waianae, Oahu, HI

Updated 1h 2m ago·Data from Storm Glass·refreshes every 2h

Estimates only. Not safety advice. Verify locally before entering the water. Terms & Conditions

AI Spot Summary

Makua is looking glassy and pristine today, offering that rare, quiet solitude that makes this leeward gem worth the trek. With the surf essentially flat and the NNE wind barely stirring the surface, conditions are prime for exploring the deeper reef terrain, though the rising tide is currently working against the clarity. The estimated visibility today is 50-60 ft, making for a crystal-clear window into the reef's activity.

Wind

ENE 3 mph

Cross-Offshore

24-hour wind Now · 7:03 PM

12a

12p

12a

Wave Height

Surf

Flat

Estimated breaking wave height

Swell

HeightPeriodDir2.4 ft5sE 87°1.7 ft11sWSW 251°1.2 ft8sNE 53°

Visibility

~50-60ft

Estimate based on swell, runoff and forecast clarity at site

Rainfall

Minimal impact

0.05in / 24h

0.15" in last 72 hours

Temperature

81°

Water

76°

Air

94%

Cloud Cover

Tide · HST

2.1ft

at 7:00 PM · hover to scrub

State: Rising

Next high at 8:01 PM

0.2ft

1.1ft

0.5ft

2.2ft

12a

12p

12a

Low 0.2 ft @ 2:24 AMHigh 1.1 ft @ 8:21 AM

Forecast

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Fri

Jun 19

Morning

Good

Afternoon

Good

Today

Jun 20

Morning

Good

Afternoon

Good

Sun

Jun 21

Morning

Good

Afternoon

Good

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Site Notes

Summer only — fully exposed to west and northwest swells in winter. Very remote with no lifeguards or facilities. Best May–Sep on calm days. Sandy entry, reef starts further offshore.