Surf Forecasts:
Pohoiki surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, E swell with 1,950 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period with E 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 (Jul 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pohoiki over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's do this in feet and Fahrenheit.
The first chance for a wave is Tuesday, July 21st at Pohoiki, but it ain't pretty. The swell is a weak 3ft from the S with moderate energy (638) but the wind is onshore from the E, making it a choppy mess. Water temp is around 80°, which is about average for the time of year.
On Wednesday the 22nd, the swell bumps up to 4ft from the E with a 12-second period, but the wind stays cross or cross-onshore, so it's still not clean.
Thursday the 23rd through the weekend is a write-off – short period swell (7-8 seconds) and poor conditions. Not worth paddling out.
Now for the one that stands out. Tuesday, July 28th is the call. We get a clean 7ft swell from the ENE with a 13-second period, and the wind goes cross-offshore from the N. That's the combo we want. Strong energy levels (around 1598-1614) back it up. This is the best we've got – decent size, good direction, and clean conditions. Just know that it's a consistent spot, and it can get a few people out there sometimes.
After that, it's back to choppy, messy surf with poor wind and weaker swells. The end of the month and start of August is a real letdown.
Keep the 28th in mind. The rest? Not much to write home about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 21 | ENE 8 | S 20 | NNE 8 | E 15 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 390 | 363 | 336 | 496 | 472 | 475 | 199 | 219 | 212 | 254 | 329 | 410 | 373 | 183 | 766 | 1060 | 1190 | 1950 | 1855 | 1779 | 1443 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:50AM0.70m | 7:38PM0.57m | 11:13AM0.75m | 8:21PM0.50m | 12:18PM0.80m | 10:25PM0.45m | 1:06PM0.85m | 00:02AM0.44m | 1:46PM0.90m | 1:01AM0.46m | 2:20PM0.95m | 1:45AM0.49m | 2:52PM0.98m | 2:22AM0.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:45PM0.52m | 3:05AM0.21m | 6:47PM0.49m | 4:03AM0.22m | 8:03PM0.43m | 5:07AM0.20m | 8:29PM0.38m | 6:05AM0.17m | 8:52PM0.34m | 6:54AM0.13m | 9:15PM0.31m | 7:35AM0.09m | 9:39PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — |
mm | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 18 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 15 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 |
| kJ | 187 | 189 | 142 | 496 | 472 | 475 | 199 | 219 | 212 | 254 | 318 | 274 | 345 | 141 | 766 | 1060 | 1190 | 1950 | 1855 | 1779 | 1443 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | S 12 | SSW 18 | S 21 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | NNE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 14 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 390 | 363 | 336 | 166 | 206 | 480 | 407 | 507 | 199 | 326 | 329 | 133 | 214 | 553 | 197 | 173 | 117 | 162 | 158 | 218 | 128 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | S 11 | SSW 23 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | SSW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 20 | S 20 | E 16 | E 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 10 | S 14 |
| kJ | 61 | 63 | 130 | 82 | 426 | 141 | 125 | 167 | 348 | 103 | 98 | 403 | 373 | 129 | 137 | 437 | 427 | 324 | 225 | 35 | 200 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 6 | — | — | NNE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | NNE 8 | — | NNE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | NNE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 46 | 31 | — | 34 | — | — | 53 | 294 | 410 | — | 183 | — | 230 | 221 | — | — | 134 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 40 | 116 | 211 | 121 | 35 | 211 | 220 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 211 | 213 | 40 | 37 | 211 | 110 | 110 | 209 | 44 |
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