Surf Forecasts:
Pohoiki surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with 651 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pohoiki this week:
The surf forecast for Pohoiki over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pohoiki in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pohoiki over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a tough stretch. The forecast is pretty quiet for a while, and most of the time we’re looking at messy, cross-shore wind and choppy conditions. The water temperature is sitting at 82°F for Pohoiki, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit, but that’s the only easy part.
The first real chance of something half-decent shows up around the end of the first week. Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September, we’ve got a 7ft swell from the east-northeast, period of 8 seconds, and combined energy of 1075 (moderate). The wind is cross-shore, and while it’s not perfect, the surf is at least marginal. That’s probably the best of the bunch, but it’s still a bit of a gamble with the cross-chop. Thursday the 3rd also offers marginal conditions with a 6ft, east-northeast swell, lighter breeze, and less energy at 829, making it a slightly cleaner option.
The second week stays pretty lackluster. There’s a small window on the 9th of September with a 5ft east swell and clean cross-offshore wind, but the energy is weak at 349, and the period is short. It’s not going to be anything special, just a bit cleaner than the rest.
Overall, there’s no standout session here. The best bet is to pencil in the 2nd of September morning for a look, but anything else is a pass. Swell direction is never quite aligning with the optimum east direction, and the wind is just too often onshore or cross-shore. If you’re desperate, the 3rd might be a slightly better bet for the lighter breeze.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the charts, and don’t bother paddling out in the rain showers and heavy chop.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | E 7 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 373 | 398 | 651 | 254 | 434 | 226 | 206 | 171 | 146 | 144 | 153 | 186 | 206 | 84 | 291 | 371 | 383 | 413 | 412 | 412 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:48PM0.99m | 2:44AM0.66m | 3:13PM0.98m | 3:19AM0.72m | 3:38PM0.96m | 3:54AM0.77m | 4:03PM0.91m | 4:31AM0.81m | 4:27PM0.85m | 5:12AM0.83m | 4:52PM0.77m | 5:58AM0.84m | 5:18PM0.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:18PM0.20m | 8:34AM0.09m | 9:39PM0.17m | 9:09AM0.11m | 10:01PM0.14m | 9:46AM0.15m | 10:24PM0.11m | 10:25AM0.20m | 10:48PM0.10m | 11:08AM0.28m | 11:16PM0.10m | 11:58AM0.36m | 11:48PM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 15 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 304 | 239 | 183 | 181 | 434 | 167 | 142 | 114 | 76 | 84 | 153 | 186 | 158 | 70 | 79 | 51 | 383 | 413 | 412 | 412 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | ENE 16 | SSW 14 | S 13 | NE 6 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | E 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 16 |
| kJ | 373 | 398 | 651 | 254 | 85 | 189 | 173 | 75 | 146 | 144 | 91 | 59 | 48 | 84 | 43 | 123 | 289 | 333 | 427 | 347 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 15 | SSW 11 | S 14 | E 14 | E 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 13 | E 14 | E 14 |
| kJ | 53 | 99 | 47 | 218 | 23 | 206 | 206 | 171 | 121 | 109 | 68 | 69 | 48 | 82 | 106 | 64 | 47 | 79 | 37 | 58 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | NE 6 | NE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ENE 7 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 172 | — | — | — | 226 | 226 | — | — | 79 | 128 | 66 | — | 206 | — | 291 | 371 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 116 | 211 | 211 | 37 | 211 | 116 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 37 | 116 | 0 | 110 | 110 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
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The above surf forecast table for Pohoiki provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pohoiki can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pohoiki surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Pohoiki) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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