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Makaha Point: surf spot in Haleiwa
Coral reef.
- Wave
- Reef break, right-hander
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- SSW (offshore wind: NNE)
- Best tide
- all tides (from surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Nov – Mar: November, December, January, February, March
- Water temperature
- 24–27°C (boardshorts)
- Location
- Haleiwa, United States (21.4772, -158.2260)
Other surf spots in Haleiwa
- Hale'iwa: Reef break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, best tide: all tides
- Laniakea: Reef break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces NW (offshore wind: SE), best tide: all tides
- Waimea Bay: Point break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces W (offshore wind: E), best tide: all tides
- Log Cabins: Reef break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces W (offshore wind: E), best tide: mid to high
- Rockpile/Heisler Park: Reef break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces NW (offshore wind: SE), best tide: all tides
- Off-The-Wall: Reef break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces NW (offshore wind: SE), best tide: mid
- Pipeline & Backdoor: Reef break, left-hander, for advanced surfers, faces NW (offshore wind: SE), best tide: all tides
- Rocky Point: Reef break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces NW (offshore wind: SE), best tide: all tides
- Sunset: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: all tides
- Backyards: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces NNW (offshore wind: SSE), best tide: low to mid
- Velzyland: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces NW (offshore wind: SE), best tide: low to mid
- Maili Point: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces W (offshore wind: E), best tide: all tides
Places to stay near Makaha Point
- Makaha World Famous Surfing Retreat (1.9 km away): Hotel
- Discount Hawaii Condos (2.2 km away): Holiday rental
- Makaha Oceanview Estates (2.2 km away): Holiday rental
- Makaha Resort Golf Club (2.3 km away): Hotel
- Mauna'olu Estates Security (3.4 km away): Guesthouse
- Pu'u Kahea Conference Center (4.9 km away): Guesthouse
- Hale Wai Vista (6.3 km away): Guesthouse
- Camp Waianae (7.3 km away): Camping
Surf schools near Makaha Point
- WestSide Surf Lessons (0.2 km away)
- Yokohama Beach (1.5 km away)
- Yokes (2.7 km away)
- westside surf lessons (5.3 km away)
- Green Lanterns (7.3 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Makaha Point?
Makaha Point is in Haleiwa, where the best surf season is Nov – Mar (November, December, January, February and March). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NNE.
What wind is offshore at Makaha Point?
Makaha Point faces SSW, so wind from the NNE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SSW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Makaha Point?
The best tide at Makaha Point is all tides, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Makaha Point good for beginners?
Makaha Point is for advanced surfers.
Where can I stay near Makaha Point?
The nearest places to stay are Makaha World Famous Surfing Retreat (1.9 km away), Discount Hawaii Condos (2.2 km away), Makaha Oceanview Estates (2.2 km away) and Makaha Resort Golf Club (2.3 km away). Swell Cabin lists 70 places to stay within 20 km of Haleiwa.
What is the surf forecast for Makaha Point?
Swell Cabin rates Makaha Point hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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