Surf Forecasts:
Pohoiki surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NE swell with 340 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pohoiki this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Pohoiki in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 19s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pohoiki over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s on the cards for Pohoiki over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. We’ve got a solid block of days ahead where the surf just isn’t cooperating. The whole first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. From Saturday the 4th of July right through to about Saturday the 11th, conditions are consistently messy. You’re looking at a relentless cross-shore or cross-onshore wind from the northeast at 15 to 19 mph, making for choppy, lumpy surfaces. The swell is hanging around 4 ft to 6 ft, but with a short, weak period (7 to 8 seconds) and poor energy readings (between 327 and 572), it’s just not worth paddling out. The water temp is sitting at 80°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Now, if you're looking for a glimmer of hope, there’s a slight chance things get marginally less terrible around Sunday morning, July 12th. We see a bump in size to 6 ft from the east, with a period stretching out to 8 seconds and energy hitting 541. The wind is still cross-shore from the northeast at 12 mph though, so it’s only a *marginal* call – better than the rest, but still not clean. Even then, the afternoon drops back off.
The only time things get a little interesting is further out. By Saturday the 18th of July, the swell kicks up again – 6 ft to 6 ft from the east, with a period up to 9 seconds and a proper energy reading of 558. The wind finally backs off to a gentle breeze (9 mph), but it’s still cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. It’s not a stand-out day by any means, but it’s the best we’ve got in this outlook. Keep an eye on that one.
Bottom line: Pohoiki is dealing with a long stretch of poor conditions. If you’re desperate, Sunday the 12th and Saturday the 18th are your only real shots, but don’t expect perfection. When the wind finally drops, things could clean up, but right now it’s a waiting game.
Stay safe, keep your eyes on the horizon, and I’ll see you out there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Sat 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 178 | 191 | 235 | 210 | 254 | 281 | 311 | 326 | 276 | 310 | 223 | 286 | 223 | 155 | 228 | 214 | 207 | 302 | 223 | 232 | 273 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:50AM0.57m | 6:45PM0.84m | 8:00AM0.61m | 7:20PM0.76m | 9:21AM0.67m | 8:03PM0.68m | 10:42AM0.76m | 9:03PM0.59m | 11:52AM0.86m | 10:24PM0.53m | 12:51PM0.96m | 11:48PM0.50m | 1:43PM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:09AM0.23m | 12:07PM0.31m | 1:44AM0.21m | 1:09PM0.40m | 2:25AM0.19m | 2:41PM0.47m | 3:12AM0.16m | 4:46PM0.49m | 4:07AM0.13m | 6:38PM0.45m | 5:07AM0.09m | 7:51PM0.38m | 6:06AM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
 | 7:00 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 |
mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | — | 4 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 3 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 178 | 522 | 493 | 432 | 411 | 365 | 355 | 326 | 250 | 265 | 207 | 187 | 223 | 155 | 228 | 214 | 207 | 234 | 223 | 232 | 273 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 13 | NNE 7 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 129 | 80 | 48 | 54 | 67 | 52 | 53 | 276 | 40 | 38 | 69 | 25 | 126 | 111 | 115 | 75 | 80 | 95 | 174 | 136 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | N 9 | — | S 18 | SE 9 | S 13 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 12 | S 13 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 447 | 56 | 46 | 41 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 41 | 28 | 2 | — | 25 | 28 | 115 | 27 | 25 | 76 | 81 | 41 | 21 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | 191 | 235 | 210 | 254 | 281 | 311 | — | 276 | 310 | 223 | 286 | — | — | — | — | — | 302 | — | — | 139 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 121 | 37 | 211 | 116 | 132 | 129 | 116 | 37 | 132 | 39 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 116 |
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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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