Surf Forecasts:
Pohoiki surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, ENE swell with 1,993 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 16s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pohoiki over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's get into it.
The forecast for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a mixed bag. We've got some solid swell showing up right in the middle of the week, but the consistency and conditions are going to be a battle, especially as we get further out.
We kick things off with a stand-out window starting on Monday the 27th of July at Pohoiki. We've got a nice clean 7ft east swell, with a period of 14 seconds. That long period means it's a proper groundswell, and with a steady cross-offshore breeze from the north, the wave faces should be looking pretty tidy. The water's sitting at 80°, which is pretty much exactly where you'd expect it for this time of year. The combined energy is strong, with plenty of push behind these waves. This is the best on offer.
Then Tuesday the 28th of July, the swell pushes up a bit more. The morning session sees 8ft from the east-northeast with a 12-second period. The combined energy is strong to very strong, and the wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze. This is definitely one for the experienced crew, as that size will be a handful. By the afternoon, it drops slightly to 8ft but moves more northeast, with a 11-second period. The wind stays clean, and the overall quality is excellent for experienced surfers.
Now, after that brief pulse, things start to fall apart. By Wednesday morning the 29th, the wind swings onshore from the southeast and the period drops right off to 8 seconds, creating poor conditions. There's a long stretch from Wednesday the 29th right through to the 10th of August where the surf quality is consistently poor due to onshore and cross-shore winds. The swell sticks around for a few more days, but the short period and choppy conditions just aren't worth paddling out for. There's no other standout in the window.
So, if you've got a window this week, hit Pohoiki on Monday or Tuesday morning for the best chance at some clean, powerful lines. After that, it’s a solid week-and-a-half of chop and onshore slop.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 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) | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 606 | 768 | 1509 | 1788 | 1836 | 1839 | 1338 | 315 | 228 | 394 | 302 | 341 | 391 | 401 | 458 | 476 | 560 | 589 | 621 | 567 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:20PM0.95m | 1:45AM0.49m | 2:52PM0.98m | 2:22AM0.53m | 3:22PM1.01m | 2:58AM0.56m | 3:50PM1.02m | 3:34AM0.59m | 4:16PM1.01m | 4:11AM0.63m | 4:41PM0.98m | 4:50AM0.66m | 5:06PM0.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:15PM0.31m | 7:35AM0.09m | 9:39PM0.28m | 8:13AM0.07m | 10:03PM0.26m | 8:48AM0.06m | 10:27PM0.23m | 9:22AM0.07m | 10:51PM0.21m | 9:56AM0.11m | 11:15PM0.19m | 10:32AM0.17m | 11:41PM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 15 | E 15 | E 8 | E 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 606 | 768 | 1509 | 1788 | 1836 | 1839 | 1338 | 315 | 228 | 181 | 302 | 341 | 391 | 282 | 343 | 476 | 307 | 589 | 621 | 567 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | NNE 8 | SSW 13 | S 16 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | E 14 | SSW 12 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
| kJ | 427 | 320 | 288 | 218 | 200 | 184 | 200 | 133 | 239 | 46 | 173 | 108 | 110 | 123 | 84 | 329 | 48 | 333 | 338 | 338 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 14 | N 7 | SE 13 | S 16 | E 17 | E 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 21 | 20 | 24 | 35 | 2 | 15 | 23 | 261 | 31 | 7 | 76 | 94 | 130 | 42 | 40 | 75 | 56 | 46 | 27 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 10 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 244 | 267 | 202 | 191 | 181 | 245 | — | — | — | 394 | — | — | — | 401 | 458 | — | 560 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 116 | 44 | 97 | 46 | 44 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 37 | 1 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 211 | 116 | 37 | 132 | 132 | 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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