Polihale Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.09° N 159.75° W

Polihale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Polihale sea temperature is
27.1° C
0.4° 

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


Polihale surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NE swell with 113 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 14th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 14th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 15th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up around Polihale.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for surf. We're looking at a long, flat run with hardly anything to get excited about. For the first ten days, from now through to around the 22nd of August, the swell is tiny. We're talking knee-high dribble at best, with most days showing waves under 2 ft. The combined swell energy is way down, barely cracking 50 (or even 0) on most days, which is about as weak as it gets. The wind is mostly light or glassy, which would be perfect if there was any wave to ride, but there just isn't.

The water temp is sitting around 81°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year.

The first real glimmer of anything comes right at the tail end of the forecast. On Monday the 24th of August, we finally see something that's not a total write-off. A northerly swell pushes in at about 2 ft with a 10-second period, pumping the combined energy up to 79. The conditions are listed as "surfable waves but very ordinary." It's still not going to be epic, but it's the best we've got. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it might be clean enough to get a few crumbly ones on the sandbar. After that, Tuesday the 25th has similar sized swell, but the wind gets a little cross-shore, making it less appealing.

So, the standout here, if you can even call it that, is Polihale on Monday the 24th of August. With a small 2 ft swell from the north, at 10 seconds, and light cross-offshore winds, it'll be the only real chance for a paddle all fortnight. Don't expect any barrels, but it beats staring at a flat ocean.

As for crowds? Polihale can see a few people out when it's on, so you might not have it all to yourself, but with waves this small, it won't be a zoo.

It's a lean run. Forecasts can change, but right now, mark your calendar for that Monday if you're desperate for a splash.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri morning, strong winds from the E by Sun night).

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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NE
7
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
S
20
0.4
W
12
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WNW
12
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W
12
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12
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11
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11
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13
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11
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
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34
57
75
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63
40
40
23
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Wind (km/h)
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ENE
5
SSE
10
E
5
NE
10
ENE
15
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10
ENE
10
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:15PM0.75m
2:49AM0.30m
3:48PM0.72m
3:40AM0.35m
4:18PM0.67m
4:31AM0.39m
4:45PM0.60m
5:23AM0.42m
5:07PM0.53m
6:19AM0.45m
5:22PM0.46m
7:21AM0.47m
5:22PM0.40m
Low Tide
10:23PM0.16m
8:27AM0.03m
10:45PM0.15m
9:15AM0.07m
11:07PM0.14m
10:02AM0.13m
11:28PM0.13m
10:51AM0.20m
11:49PM0.12m
11:46AM0.27m
00:11AM0.12m
12:59PM0.33m
00:34AM0.12m
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7:13
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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