Surf: General: Mechanically speaking, Makaha can be sliced into four righthand-dominant sections - Point, Bowl, Blowhole and Inside Reef - though when a big winter NW fills into the bay, the lines become blurred. Tides: Medium to high Size: Head high-4X overhead+ Wind: Calm or offshore from NNE to SE, with NE-ENE as straight offshore. Swell: NW or SSW to SW Bottom: Reef Paddling: Can be tough, if you connect from the top of the point, but the calm-ish channel helps. Spot Rating: Very fun and consistent wave with broad playing field. Breaks year-round. Access: Easy. Makaha Beach Park, parking right off the road. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Always crowded every day, but extremely jammed on weekends. Expect to get dropped in on frequently -- that's just the Makaha culture. Local Vibe: Read up on the rich history of Mākaha before you get in the water. If you don't, surf like you did. Environment: Pristine. Hazards: Getting caught inside; very shallow inside on smaller days. Season: All year. Winter is strongest, but summer can be fun too.