Surf Forecasts:
Pohoiki surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, E swell with 435 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8AM. 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
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 be straight with you: we’ve got a long stretch of nothing special ahead. The next 16 days are looking pretty bleak for quality waves at Pohoiki. We’re looking at a solid run of poor surf conditions, with the only small glimmer being a couple of days that barely scrape a "marginal" rating.
The whole outlook is dominated by cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, and the swell is mostly short-period stuff. The water temp is sitting at 79.7°F, which is about 1.4°F above the norm for this time of year – nothing to write home about, just a touch warmer than usual.
From Sunday the 5th right through to the end of the period on Monday the 20th, it’s a grim picture. The swell height stays between 3.9ft and 6.2ft, but that’s paired with short periods of 7-8 seconds, so it’s weak, disorganised energy. The combined energy readings are all over the place – sometimes in the 300s (moderate) and a few spikes into the 500s (strong), but with the wind being a constant problem, it doesn’t translate to anything rideable.
The best of a bad bunch might be the afternoon of Wednesday the 8th. We get a sudden shift to a long-period 14 second swell from the south, giving a combined energy of 515 (strong). But even then, the swell is only 2.3ft, so it’s tiny. That’s a real tease. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’s not clean, but that’s about as close to a ‘maybe’ as we get.
Otherwise, it’s a constant battle: winds from the NNE or NE, gusting 9-19 mph, keeping the surface lumpy and choppy. The swell direction is mostly from the NE to E, which is alright for Pohoiki’s east-facing exposure, but without a clean window, it doesn’t matter.
The crowd factor is a potential issue here too – Pohoiki can get busy, and with the surf being this poor, it’s not worth fighting for scraps. Honestly, this whole stretch looks better suited for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The wind is consistent and the chop is going to be there, but for us wave riders, we’re looking at a blank run.
Sorry, folks, but there’s no standout days here. The forecast can always change, but for now, keep your board in the car and wait for a better window.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | S 14 | ENE 7 | S 13 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 200 | 212 | 229 | 311 | 255 | 340 | 297 | 297 | 160 | 187 | 271 | 131 | 211 | 278 | 168 | 193 | 237 | 322 | 367 | 385 | 367 |
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-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 00:59AM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:42PM0.31m | 7:02AM-0.00m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 |
 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | 7:00 |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 7 |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 7 | E 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 493 | 432 | 411 | 365 | 355 | 276 | 250 | 297 | 139 | 131 | 217 | 131 | 211 | 211 | 168 | 193 | 237 | 322 | 367 | 385 | 367 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | NNE 7 | S 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 7 | S 12 | SW 18 | SSE 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 98 | 61 | 54 | 53 | 39 | 41 | 40 | 265 | 207 | 187 | 171 | 111 | 115 | 55 | 102 | 140 | 136 | 24 | 49 | 57 | 67 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 13 | SE 6 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 46 | 54 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 40 | 42 | 38 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 115 | 18 | 75 | 76 | 81 | 22 | 34 | 27 | 78 | 51 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | — | NNE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 200 | 212 | 229 | 311 | 255 | 340 | 297 | — | 160 | 162 | 271 | — | 99 | 278 | — | — | — | 121 | 127 | 127 | 147 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 116 | 132 | 129 | 116 | 37 | 213 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 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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