Surf Forecasts:
Pohoiki surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, ENE swell with 692 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pohoiki over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Pohoiki over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this is a tough run. We're looking at a whole heap of days with nothing to get excited about. The first week is a write-off for any decent surf, with poor conditions and choppy, cross-onshore winds dominating the picture. The water temperature is sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until Monday the 21st of September. Even then, it's just a marginal call. The swell will be pushing 6ft from the ENE with a period of 10 seconds. The wave energy will be ramping up (598), but the wind is still cross-onshore, making it fairly choppy. Not a standout by any stretch.
The best of the lot looks like it'll be Tuesday the 22nd of September, early. We’re looking at a solid 7ft swell from the east with a 10-second period, and for once the wind will be a gentle cross-shore breeze. That’s the cleanest window we get in the whole outlook. The combined energy is strong (1018). That's gonna be the one to circle. It's still a bit of a gamble this far out, but it's the only time the stars nearly align. At 7ft, this is getting into more serious territory, not one for the beginners. After that, the swell drops back off and the wind gets messy again through to the end of the outlook on the 25th.
So, to sum it up: don't waste your time for the next week and a bit. Pohoiki is a fairly consistent reef break, but it's just not working for us. The best bet is to wait for the morning of Tuesday the 22nd. The forecast is promising but less certain that far out, so keep your fingers crossed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 198 | 149 | 408 | 313 | 245 | 169 | 113 | 135 | 121 | 121 | 124 | 105 | 100 | 114 | 94 | 114 | 111 | 260 | 349 | 445 | 692 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:59PM0.98m | 3:19AM0.82m | 3:27PM0.92m | 3:56AM0.87m | 3:54PM0.85m | 4:33AM0.89m | 4:18PM0.76m | 5:10AM0.88m | 4:39PM0.68m | 5:49AM0.85m | 4:57PM0.60m | 6:35AM0.80m | 5:07PM0.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:33AM0.09m | 9:20PM0.10m | 9:16AM0.13m | 9:44PM0.08m | 9:56AM0.18m | 10:08PM0.08m | 10:36AM0.24m | 10:31PM0.09m | 11:17AM0.31m | 10:55PM0.12m | 12:02PM0.38m | 11:19PM0.15m | 1:01PM0.45m | 11:46PM0.20m | |||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 13 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 198 | 149 | 408 | 313 | 245 | 169 | 113 | 82 | 121 | 121 | 124 | 105 | 100 | 114 | 94 | 114 | 111 | 260 | 349 | 445 | 692 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | ENE 12 | SE 9 | SE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 8 | E 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 133 | 106 | 37 | 34 | 47 | 44 | 59 | 21 | 25 | 44 | 34 | 38 | 22 | 54 | 78 | 72 | 56 | 40 | 79 | 61 | 107 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | N 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 69 | 89 | 57 | 33 | 33 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 49 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 31 | 23 | 9 | 39 | 56 | 95 | 66 | 79 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | — | ENE 5 | NE 8 | NNE 4 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | 135 | — | 14 | 69 | 16 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 211 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 110 | 53 | 44 | 97 | 110 | 0 | 37 | 116 | 35 | 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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