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Pohoiki surf break

Pohoiki surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 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
26.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Sep 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) 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 0.8m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 23rd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 23rd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 18th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
E
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.5
ENE
1.1
E
0.9
NNE
1
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.1
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
Period(s) (?)777887888889988888877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)25122222816923412793116171147244243235224169145135114949175
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
20
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
10
NE
15
NE
15
NE
5
NW
15
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:16AM
0.57
1:41PM
0.95
1:53AM
0.66
2:11PM
0.94
2:27AM
0.74
2:38PM
0.91
2:58AM
0.80
3:03PM
0.87
3:29AM
0.85
3:26PM
0.82
4:00AM
0.88
3:48PM
0.75
4:31AM
0.89
4:08PM
0.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:54AM
0.17
8:17PM
0.19
7:38AM
0.15
8:38PM
0.16
8:18AM
0.15
8:58PM
0.13
8:55AM
0.16
9:17PM
0.11
9:31AM
0.19
9:37PM
0.10
10:06AM
0.23
9:57PM
0.10
10:42AM
0.28
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
Sunrise-6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07-
Sunset--6:19--6:17--6:16--6:15--6:15--6:14--6:13
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thunderstorm
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rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
1-----2632542---2-41-
Temp. °C252626252626252626252525252525242525242525
Feels °C (?)252727262626272727272725252525242624252525
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for HAW - Big Island

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Pohoiki (calm at Hawaiian Paradise Park wx 17 km from Pohoiki). 1.6m 7s swell from the E with a 0.6m 7s swell, also from the E. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    1 hour 23 minutes ago Pohoiki
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26.6
Air / Water (°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 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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