Polihale Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.09° N 159.75° W

Issued: 7 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Polihale sea temperature is
25.9° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Polihale surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NE swell with 398 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Polihale in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 12th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 12th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Polihale over the next couple weeks in feet and miles.

First off, water temp is about average for this time of year – nothing crazy. The sandbar can get a few people around, so don’t expect solitude if the waves are decent.

Right now there’s not much going on. The first few days – Tuesday 7th through Thursday 9th – are flat or tiny, with poor conditions. You’d be better off waxing your board at home. Then things start to wake up on Friday 10th morning: a pulse of 4ft NE swell rolls in, period short at 7 seconds, combined energy around 236 – moderate. The wind is light cross-off, so it’ll be clean but the waves won’t have much shape. Worth a look if you’re desperate, but not a standout.

Saturday 11th afternoon brings a sneaky little SW long‑period swell – 2ft at 18 seconds, combined energy 206. That’s a long groundswell, but at this size it’s more of a slow roller. Might be fun on a log.

Now, the real standout is Sunday 12th. Morning sees 6ft NE swell with 8-second period and combined energy 435. That’s moderate‑to‑strong energy, and the wind stays light cross-off. The swell direction is NE, not the ideal NW, but the size and consistency should produce decent waves. Afternoon drops to 5ft but still good. This is the pick of the whole forecast – get on it early.

After that, the swell shifts to a more promising direction. Monday 13th goes quiet again, but Tuesday 14th afternoon lights up with a clean 2ft W groundswell at 17 seconds, combined energy 463. That’s solid energy, and the wind is glassy – almost no breeze. The W direction is close to the optimum NW, so the sets should wrap nicely. Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th keep the same W swell running, 2–3ft, long periods (15–17s), with light cross-off winds and combined energy staying in the 200–300 range. Clean conditions and good shape potential. This stretch Tuesday through Thursday is the second highlight – especially if you want longer, more drawn‑out rides.

From Friday 17th onward, the swell fades and winds get a bit messier. Saturday 18th has a tiny 2ft W swell, not worth the paddle. Sunday 19th and Monday 20th are mostly flat or poor. Tuesday 21st afternoon shows a small SW 2ft at 17s, but only 142 energy – ordinary at best. Wednesday 22nd is flat. So after the 16th, the window closes.

Overall, the best bets are Sunday 12th for size and energy, and Tuesday 14th through Thursday 16th for clean, long‑period groundswell. Don’t sleep on the weekend – go surf.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
2
1
2
2
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
NW
8
1.1
NE
7
1.6
ENE
8
0.2
W
15
0.3
W
14
0.2
W
16
1.2
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
0.4
W
13
0.4
W
14
0.4
W
13
0.5
SW
18
0.9
NNE
7
1.8
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
0.3
W
12
0.4
W
16
0.5
W
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
3
2
3
112
0
17
33
20
152
171
53
62
55
152
74
388
338
26
81
126
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
10
ENE
15
E
20
E
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
10
ENE
10
E
Wind State
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
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:46AM0.45m
7:25PM0.41m
11:49AM0.53m
12:40PM0.62m
1:27PM0.69m
2:13PM0.75m
00:21AM0.22m
2:57PM0.79m
1:35AM0.22m
3:39PM0.80m
Low Tide
2:53AM0.12m
3:45PM0.38m
3:28AM0.09m
4:11AM0.06m
5:00AM0.03m
5:52AM-0.00m
10:27PM0.21m
6:45AM-0.03m
10:50PM0.19m
7:37AM-0.04m
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6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:03
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7:25
7:25
7:25
7:25
7:25
7:25
7:25
7:25
 mm
Temp °C
25
26
27
26
26
27
26
26
27
25
27
27
26
27
27
26
26
27
26
26
26
Feels °C
24
25
26
25
27
29
26
27
28
26
29
29
26
28
28
27
27
29
27
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
S
14
1.3
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
1.2
NE
7
0.9
E
8
0.5
S
11
0.4
W
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.9
NNE
7
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
284
280
276
195
212
277
126
112
108
152
105
66
62
127
152
74
173
258
248
146
140
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
NW
8
1.1
NE
7
0.7
S
13
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
W
14
0.2
W
16
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
W
13
0.4
SW
19
0.4
W
13
0.4
W
13
0.6
SSW
17
0.4
W
12
0.4
W
12
0.3
W
12
0.4
W
16
0.5
W
16
Energy kJ
7
3
1
3
112
176
7
33
20
75
69
53
96
55
54
202
47
47
26
81
126
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
W
9
0.7
S
14
0.1
S
18
0.2
W
15
0.2
S
16
0.2
W
13
0.4
W
13
0.4
W
14
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
10
0.4
W
13
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
3
3
2
181
6
17
21
14
54
65
41
39
42
19
52
21
21
25
24
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
1.3
NE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
Energy kJ
403
464
363
336
378
319
345
310
146
171
279
372
392
372
226
388
338
464
392
292
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
1
Distance (km)
8
8
8
8
0
8
8
8
8
0
0
8
8
8
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
5
5
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Information about the Polihale Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Polihale 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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