Surf Forecasts:
Pohoiki surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, ENE swell with 1,268 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pohoiki in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 16s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pohoiki over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya with a look at what's cookin' for Pohoiki over the next couple of weeks.
Let's be real, the next week and a half looks pretty grim. We've got some size, sure, but the wind is just not playin' ball. Most days are blown out with cross-onshore or cross-shore breezes, and the surf is sloppy, choppy, and just plain messy. The wave energy is all over the place, from a moderate 239 to a really strong 1301, but with those shitty wind conditions, none of it translates to good surf. The water temp is sittin' at a pleasant 81°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're gettin' frustrated.
There's a tiny, tiny glimmer early on. Sunday, September 6th, has a bit of swell pushin' 7ft from the ENE with a 12-second period, and the wind is easterly and on. That's glassy, clean conditions, and combined with a big energy reading of 1301, the potential is there. But the forecast notes are flaggin' "marginal" conditions and questionable tides, so it's a gamble, not a sure thing. If you're an expert paddlin' out at a reef break like Pohoiki, it's the only window that's even worth lookin' at, but don't get your hopes up too high.
After that, it's a total write-off. Monday the 7th through the rest of the week and into the next is just a parade of poor surf and crappy winds. There's a big spike in swell around September 20th with waves over 7ft and energy up at 1102, but again, it's all cross-onshore wind. That kind of power with that wind just makes for a washing machine. Not for paddling. If you're into kites, the beach setup might look interesting, but for a surfer, it's a no-go.
Honestly, the only day with any kind of passable forecast for a surf is that Sunday morning. Everything else is a hard pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 14 | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1247 | 1231 | 1119 | 1041 | 844 | 572 | 488 | 307 | 276 | 252 | 195 | 162 | 191 | 147 | 569 | 394 | 373 | 274 | 183 | 166 | 181 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:29PM0.94m | 00:24AM0.49m | 1:15PM1.00m | 1:17AM0.58m | 1:53PM1.02m | 2:01AM0.67m | 2:28PM1.02m | 2:41AM0.75m | 2:59PM0.98m | 3:19AM0.82m | 3:27PM0.92m | 3:56AM0.87m | 3:54PM0.85m | 4:33AM0.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:39PM0.28m | 6:01AM0.14m | 8:04PM0.22m | 7:00AM0.10m | 8:30PM0.17m | 7:49AM0.09m | 8:56PM0.13m | 8:33AM0.09m | 9:20PM0.10m | 9:16AM0.13m | 9:44PM0.08m | 9:56AM0.18m | 10:08PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — |
mm | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 1247 | 1231 | 1119 | 1041 | 844 | 572 | 488 | 307 | 184 | 120 | 114 | 137 | 191 | 135 | 569 | 394 | 373 | 274 | 183 | 166 | 181 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | E 14 | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SSW 13 | ENE 12 | S 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 72 | 274 | 422 | 498 | 547 | 507 | 381 | 293 | 276 | 252 | 195 | 135 | 104 | 81 | 25 | 24 | 53 | 48 | 39 | 21 | 45 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | SE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SE 9 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 54 | 51 | 66 | 62 | 155 | 250 | 315 | 371 | 293 | 258 | 187 | 29 | 96 | 29 | 49 | 47 | 27 | 58 | 38 | 12 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 8 | SSE 3 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | E 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 66 | 4 | 111 | — | — | — | — | 162 | — | 147 | 37 | 37 | 61 | 70 | 119 | 125 | 155 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 36 | 0 | 37 | 50 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 121 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 37 | 116 | 42 |
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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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