Surf Forecasts:
Pohoiki surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with 529 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 0.6m 18s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pohoiki over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight – this outlook for Pohoiki is a rough one. We’ve got a long, tough stretch of poor conditions ahead, and for the most part, you’re better off leaving the board in the car.
The first surf recommendation doesn’t show until Tuesday morning, 14 July. Up until then, it’s all poor surf with messy, choppy conditions and cross-shore winds. The water is 80°, which is about normal for this time of year.
Tuesday morning, 14 July, is the first window worth a look. We’ve got small 4ft swell from the east with a short 8-second period, and combined swell energy is weak, around 219. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it’ll be passable if you’re desperate for a paddle, but the surf quality is marginal at best.
A potential standout – and I’m being generous using that word – shows up Monday afternoon, 20 July. There’s a long-period groundswell arriving from the east with a 17-second period and swell height around 4ft. The combined energy jumps to a solid 1040, which is strong. The wind is moderate cross-shore, so not perfect, but the long period means better-shaped waves and more push. It’s a reef break, so that long period should work well here. Crowds are possible, so you might have some company. This is the best on offer across the whole forecast, but it’s still only a marginal call.
After that, we slip back into poor surf with onshore breezes and short-period slop. Thursday morning, 24 July, sees cleaner conditions with a light cross-offshore wind from the north and a small 3ft north-east swell, but the energy is low at 224 and the waves are tiny.
Overall, this is a grim run for Pohoiki. There’s no real stand-out session. Monday 20 July is the only day that genuinely offers something different, but it’s still not a classic.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 172 | 232 | 418 | 428 | 489 | 339 | 282 | 246 | 167 | 138 | 110 | 91 | 142 | 120 | 66 | 83 | 164 | 113 | 169 | 232 | 301 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:43PM1.05m | 00:59AM0.50m | 2:30PM1.12m | 1:58AM0.52m | 3:15PM1.15m | 2:51AM0.54m | 3:57PM1.15m | 3:42AM0.57m | 4:36PM1.12m | 4:32AM0.60m | 5:13PM1.06m | 5:23AM0.62m | 5:47PM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:42PM0.31m | 7:02AM-0.00m | 9:26PM0.26m | 7:54AM-0.03m | 10:06PM0.23m | 8:44AM-0.04m | 10:44PM0.20m | 9:31AM-0.01m | 11:20PM0.19m | 10:16AM0.06m | 11:56PM0.18m | 11:02AM0.15m | 00:30AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 158 | 232 | 418 | 428 | 489 | 339 | 282 | 246 | 167 | 138 | 110 | 91 | 142 | 120 | 66 | 81 | 164 | 113 | 169 | 232 | 301 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SW 18 | N 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | NNE 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 172 | 49 | 35 | 53 | 49 | 120 | 58 | 54 | 64 | 81 | 102 | 62 | 21 | 19 | 61 | 83 | 44 | 41 | 38 | 40 | 167 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSE 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 18 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | N 7 |
| kJ | 21 | 27 | 57 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 46 | 25 | 53 | 79 | 46 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 64 | 43 | 174 | 32 | 86 | 198 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 139 | — | 108 | 114 | — | 118 | 84 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 37 | 39 | 121 | 37 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 39 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 121 | 120 | 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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