Pohoiki surf break

Pohoiki surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 01 Jul 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
25.8° 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 (Jul 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pohoiki in the next 12 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 18s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 08) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 1st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 2nd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 8th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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

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Tuesday
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SE
0.9
ESE
0.8
SE
1
E
0.9
ENE
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.2
ENE
0.6
S
0.6
S
1
ESE
1.4
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.1
NE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.5
E
2.1
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)10101077777761413777777888888888888888887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)335362294150225260248380279301359347328462662287643477546600583522476442377395344513491414384392395355359352
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
20
ENE
5
NNE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
30
NE
30
NE
15
NE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
15
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
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-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:15AM
0.57
7:38PM
0.75
9:37AM
0.61
8:12PM
0.66
10:55AM
0.68
8:56PM
0.59
11:56AM
0.75
9:59PM
0.53
12:44PM
0.82
11:14PM
0.49
1:25PM
0.88
12:19AM
0.47
2:03PM
0.93
1:12AM
0.48
2:39PM
0.98
1:56AM
0.49
3:14PM
1.02
2:36AM
0.50
3:48PM
1.05
3:16AM
0.52
4:21PM
1.06
3:58AM
0.54
4:54PM
1.05
4:43AM
0.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:13PM
0.40
2:48AM
0.24
2:36PM
0.48
3:28AM
0.23
4:35PM
0.51
4:10AM
0.21
6:32PM
0.48
4:56AM
0.19
7:44PM
0.43
5:43AM
0.17
8:28PM
0.38
6:28AM
0.13
9:03PM
0.34
7:11AM
0.09
9:34PM
0.31
7:51AM
0.06
10:06PM
0.29
8:30AM
0.04
10:37PM
0.27
9:07AM
0.03
11:08PM
0.25
9:45AM
0.05
11:39PM
0.23
Tuesday
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunrise5:43--5:43--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:46--5:46--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:48--
Sunset-7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00-
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Rain (mm)
--1--21-1----132-3---1-12133-51-2-19
Temp. °C252524252524252524252524252524252524252524252524242524242524242524242524
Feels °C (?)252424262524242423232424242323232323232323222323242423242423232423252524

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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