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Pohoiki surf break

Pohoiki surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 23 Nov 2025 HST
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Pohoiki surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pohoiki sea temperature is
26.2° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pohoiki this week:

The surf forecast for Pohoiki over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pohoiki in the next 12 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 23) 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 1.2m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 27) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 26th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 28th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 23rd Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pohoiki over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.3
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
E
1.2
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.5
ESE
Period(s) (?)888888887788888888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)36034728924122321719612384106187196253299306293244197172167280
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
NE
10
NNE
15
ENE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ESE
5
ESE
10
SE
15
E
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononcross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:18PM
0.47
5:49AM
0.92
4:58PM
0.44
6:33AM
0.89
6:01PM
0.42
7:20AM
0.86
7:42PM
0.43
8:13AM
0.83
9:39PM
0.49
9:09AM
0.79
11:01PM
0.60
10:06AM
0.75
11:57PM
0.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:08PM
0.34
10:14PM
0.12
1:01PM
0.35
10:49PM
0.17
2:01PM
0.34
11:32PM
0.23
3:00PM
0.32
12:33AM
0.31
3:49PM
0.27
2:09AM
0.39
4:29PM
0.22
4:03AM
0.42
5:06PM
0.16
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunrise6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--
Sunset-5:38--5:38--5:38--5:38--5:38--5:38--5:38-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
11---------91-1--1---
Temp. °C242423242424242423242424242424242423242423
Feels °C (?)262423242425252525262526242426242325252424
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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 12 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.

Pohoiki is 39 km (24 miles) from Hilo. If you plan a vacation in Big Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hilo. Hilo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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