Surf Forecasts:
Polihale surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NE swell with 182 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Polihale this week:
The surf forecast for Polihale over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Polihale in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Polihale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in from the coast. Gotta be straight with you—right now, the surf scene is pretty flat. The first real chance to paddle out won't come until Thursday, July 30th.
We've got a little window Thursday morning at Polihale. Swell is a small 4ft from the NE with an 8-second period, so it's a bit of a short-period windswell, but the real story is the wind. It's dead calm, glassy as a mirror. The water's sitting at 80°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (211). If you're an advanced surfer, it'll be worth a look for a fun, clean session. The afternoon drops off fast, though.
After that, it’s a dry spell. Friday through Monday, August 3rd, is mostly flat or ankle-biters, with onshore winds messing up what little is there. Tuesday, August 4th, has a glassy morning but only a tiny 1.0ft. We're talking a solid week of nothing worth chasing.
The next real glimmer of hope comes Thursday, August 6th, with a tiny 1ft swell from the W. It's got a nice long 13-second period, which suggests groundswell, but it's just too small. The energy is weak (68).
Things start to look a bit more interesting around Monday, August 10th. The afternoon brings a 3ft NE swell with a 9-second period, and it's glassy. The energy is moderate (284). That's a promising session if the long-range models hold up.
Then, the true standout looks like Wednesday, August 12th. The morning is dead calm with a 2ft W swell at 13 seconds, and the energy is building (266). By the afternoon, the swell picks up to 3ft, still from the W with a 12-second period, and the energy jumps to strong (333). This is the best-looking swell of the whole forecast. The wind is light and clean. For an advanced surfer at Polihale, this is the one to circle on the calendar. Thursday, August 13th, also looks good with clean offshore winds, but the swell is dropping a touch.
The second week is a bit of a mixed bag, but the 12th is the clear winner. Keep an eye on it.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | N 7 | SW 16 | E 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 6 | ENE 8 | W 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | W 13 | ENE 9 | W 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 211 | 45 | 129 | 0 | 112 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 50 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:33PM0.66m | 4:15AM0.31m | 4:55PM0.63m | 5:05AM0.34m | 5:16PM0.58m | 6:02AM0.37m | 5:35PM0.53m | 7:09AM0.41m | 5:49PM0.47m | 8:31AM0.46m | 5:50PM0.41m | 10:03AM0.51m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:06AM0.07m | 11:36PM0.18m | 9:42AM0.11m | 11:54PM0.17m | 10:21AM0.16m | 00:13AM0.15m | 11:06AM0.23m | 00:35AM0.13m | 12:06PM0.30m | 1:01AM0.11m | 1:46PM0.36m | 1:35AM0.10m | 2:21AM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | S 13 | S 13 | E 7 | S 12 | E 15 | E 14 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 211 | 168 | 156 | 159 | 104 | 161 | 148 | 150 | 146 | 140 | 138 | 422 | 321 | 48 | 202 | 452 | 429 | 366 | 218 | 161 | 140 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | N 7 | N 7 | S 12 | E 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 13 | E 13 | N 6 | E 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 12 | W 13 |
| kJ | 171 | 45 | 33 | 106 | 112 | 106 | 74 | 73 | 77 | 47 | 43 | 85 | 53 | 10 | 85 | 47 | 45 | 40 | 39 | 49 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | E 16 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 13 | SSW 17 | S 13 | W 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 80 | 121 | 129 | 125 | 112 | 70 | 39 | 37 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 66 | 34 | 32 | 49 | 30 | 54 | 31 | 29 | 57 | 57 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 |
| kJ | — | 137 | 145 | 243 | 207 | 316 | 438 | 536 | 642 | 608 | 576 | — | — | 268 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 166 | 8 | 8 | 344 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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The above surf forecast table for Polihale provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Polihale can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Polihale 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 (Polihale) 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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