Surf Forecasts:
Pohoiki surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, ENE swell with 725 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pohoiki over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, my friends, the next 16 days for this spot are a bit of a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of poor conditions, so don't be in a rush. The good news is, there is a window of clean waves hiding in there, but it's a long way off.
The first recommendation is for the morning of Sunday, August 9th. Up until then, it's a pretty grim run. From Wednesday, July 29th, all the way through to Saturday, August 8th, you're looking at a solid 10 to 11 days where the surf is just not worth getting wet for. The winds are mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and the swell is messy and short-period. The wave energy is generally weak to moderate, with values like 317 and 873 showing up, but it's all just windswell chop. Not a pretty picture.
Now, let's talk about that one standout. On Sunday morning, August 9th, Pohoiki (Hawaii) finally lights up. We get a 4ft swell from the NE, with a period of 10 seconds, giving it a bit of groundswell feel. But the real magic is that wind. It's a light, cross-offshore breeze from the NNW. That's going to clean up the face of the reef perfectly. The combined energy hits 682, which is moderate, but the quality of the wave is what matters. The water temp is running about 80°F, which is pretty average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The only catch is that Pohoiki is a reef break, and it's a beginner-friendly spot. With a 4ft swell, it's a nice size, not too big for the less experienced, but the long period might make it a bit more powerful than it looks. The swell direction is from the NE, which is a touch off the optimum direction of E, but with that clean offshore wind, it'll still be a fun session. Just keep in mind crowds are possible here, so get there early.
That Sunday morning window is the one to aim for. After that, the week of the 10th through the 13th of August looks like it's back to messy, onshore slop with poor quality surf. So, if you can, make that Sunday the 9th your day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 180 | 190 | 300 | 294 | 346 | 398 | 470 | 539 | 560 | 589 | 636 | 621 | 606 | 504 | 422 | 280 | 252 | 701 | 560 | 419 | 432 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:50PM1.02m | 3:34AM0.59m | 4:16PM1.01m | 4:11AM0.63m | 4:41PM0.98m | 4:50AM0.66m | 5:06PM0.93m | 5:33AM0.68m | 5:32PM0.86m | 6:23AM0.71m | 5:58PM0.78m | 7:23AM0.72m | 6:26PM0.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:48AM0.06m | 10:27PM0.23m | 9:22AM0.07m | 10:51PM0.21m | 9:56AM0.11m | 11:15PM0.19m | 10:32AM0.17m | 11:41PM0.17m | 11:12AM0.25m | 00:08AM0.16m | 11:58AM0.33m | 00:40AM0.15m | 12:59PM0.42m | 1:20AM0.15m | |||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 15 | E 15 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 180 | 190 | 300 | 294 | 346 | 294 | 353 | 539 | 560 | 589 | 636 | 621 | 606 | 504 | 422 | 280 | 252 | 701 | 560 | 419 | 276 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 13 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 137 | 73 | 173 | 108 | 110 | 46 | 84 | 334 | 253 | 257 | 200 | 246 | 264 | 173 | 166 | 184 | 220 | 67 | 84 | 64 | 63 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | E 17 | E 16 | S 13 | N 9 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 187 | 181 | 76 | 95 | 190 | 56 | 14 | 75 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 47 | 24 | 46 | 45 | 62 | 67 | 48 | 43 | 30 | 45 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 398 | 470 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 432 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 37 | 35 | 211 | 116 | 40 | 211 | 132 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 211 | 116 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 36 | 36 | 35 |
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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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