Pohoiki Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.48° N 154.82° W

Pohoiki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 06 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pohoiki sea temperature is
27.2°C
0.5° 

Pohoiki surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Pohoiki surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 20s period, S swell with 753 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with S 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 (Oct 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 1.0m 20s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 17s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 12th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 12th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 10th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 20s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pohoiki over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
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Saturday
10
Sunday
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Monday
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ENE
6
0.7
ENE
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E
13
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E
6
0.6
S
19
0.7
S
19
0.7
S
18
0.8
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18
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17
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16
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16
0.8
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15
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20
0.7
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18
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18
0.8
S
16
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16
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16
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15
0.9
S
14
0.7
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13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
50
41
123
24
273
358
307
399
377
533
507
291
753
329
620
334
417
386
343
338
171
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
25
SSE
25
SE
15
SSE
15
ESE
20
ESE
10
ENE
15
E
15
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
N
15
NNE
5
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
12:41PM0.91m
1:14AM0.69m
1:19PM0.90m
1:53AM0.79m
1:51PM0.87m
2:28AM0.88m
2:21PM0.82m
3:01AM0.94m
2:49PM0.76m
3:34AM0.97m
3:15PM0.70m
4:07AM0.98m
3:40PM0.64m
4:41AM0.95m
Low Tide
7:21PM0.17m
6:57AM0.21m
7:46PM0.13m
7:46AM0.19m
8:09PM0.09m
8:30AM0.20m
8:32PM0.06m
9:11AM0.21m
8:56PM0.05m
9:51AM0.24m
9:19PM0.06m
10:30AM0.27m
9:43PM0.07m
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Temp °C
25
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Feels °C
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Information about the Pohoiki Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pohoiki may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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