Pohoiki Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.48° N 154.82° W

Pohoiki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Pohoiki sea temperature is
27.3°C
0.8° 

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


Pohoiki surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 570 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pohoiki this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Pohoiki in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 19th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
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Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
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0
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2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
E
7
1.3
ENE
7
0.8
S
13
0.6
NE
9
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
19
0.7
S
18
1.2
ENE
10
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
16
0.6
S
15
1.8
E
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.1
N
13
2.1
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
371
172
219
65
136
136
358
308
291
249
237
157
348
294
215
131
210
395
501
Wind (km/h)
20
E
15
E
15
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
20
NE
25
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:41AM0.95m
4:03PM0.58m
5:18AM0.91m
4:24PM0.53m
6:01AM0.85m
4:42PM0.48m
6:55AM0.79m
4:44PM0.44m
8:10AM0.75m
9:37AM0.75m
10:29PM0.40m
Low Tide
9:43PM0.07m
11:11AM0.32m
10:07PM0.10m
11:56AM0.37m
10:33PM0.14m
12:56PM0.41m
11:02PM0.19m
2:48PM0.43m
11:36PM0.24m
00:35AM0.30m
6:08PM0.35m
2:45AM0.35m
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 mm
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Temp °C
25
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24
Feels °C
26
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24
23
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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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