Pohoiki surf break

Pohoiki surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 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
26.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pohoiki this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Pohoiki in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) 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 0.5m 16s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 21st May)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wed
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
9
2.3
ENE
9
2.5
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.2
NE
8
2.1
NE
8
1.9
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.5
NE
7
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
867
878
809
955
641
683
587
699
698
599
469
554
476
453
382
274
227
237
373
322
397
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
25
NE
30
NNE
30
NE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:44AM0.44m
7:51PM0.92m
8:28AM0.46m
8:50PM0.85m
10:14AM0.52m
9:47PM0.79m
11:31AM0.62m
10:41PM0.73m
12:23PM0.73m
11:29PM0.68m
1:04PM0.82m
00:12AM0.63m
1:39PM0.89m
Low Tide
2:16AM0.29m
12:12PM0.19m
3:22AM0.28m
1:25PM0.30m
4:16AM0.25m
3:03PM0.38m
4:59AM0.21m
4:44PM0.41m
5:34AM0.18m
6:08PM0.41m
6:05AM0.15m
7:12PM0.39m
6:34AM0.12m
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:49
6:49
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:51
6:51
6:52
5
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
4
2
4
3
Temp °C
24
24
24
23
23
23
23
24
24
24
24
24
23
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
22
21
21
19
21
19
20
21
21
21
23
22
21
22
22
23
23
22
23
23
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
16
2.4
ENE
9
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
15
2.1
ENE
9
0.5
S
17
0.6
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.7
S
15
2.1
NE
8
1.9
ENE
8
0.7
S
14
1.9
ENE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
0.9
ESE
7
1.8
ENE
8
0.6
S
13
1.9
ENE
8
Energy kJ
135
878
115
159
641
148
190
227
212
599
469
186
476
296
270
274
227
73
373
130
397
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
13
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
NNW
17
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.4
NW
13
0.5
S
14
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.7
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.3
NW
16
0.6
S
13
Energy kJ
45
131
64
37
103
94
58
13
29
198
132
44
99
70
73
78
73
212
148
40
126
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
11
0.4
SSE
13
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.5
S
18
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
S
18
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
13
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
S
12
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
14
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
18
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
NW
15
Energy kJ
23
66
10
14
154
36
27
12
24
56
46
12
45
125
125
83
99
4
13
10
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
9
2.5
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.2
NE
8
2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.5
NE
7
1.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
867
809
955
683
587
699
698
554
453
382
237
322
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
Distance (km)
124
132
247
121
213
123
121
132
116
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
116
35
37
37
Best forecast wave conditions in Big Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
6
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
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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.

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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