Polihale Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.09° N 159.75° W

Polihale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Polihale sea temperature is
25.9° C
0.3° 

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


Polihale surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NE swell with 413 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with W 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 (Jul 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 10th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 14th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 12th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what’s on offer for Polihale over the next couple of weeks.

We're looking at a bit of a slow start, but there's some clean, rideable surf coming our way, especially for those who love a mellow, longboard-style wave. The water temp is sitting at a normal 79°, so no surprises there for this time of year.

Thursday 9th and Friday 10th July are pretty much a write-off. We've got tiny 0.6ft to 1ft swells with weak energy readings (33 to 94). It's surfable in the sense that you could float around, but the wave quality is poor, and the wind is cross-off, so it's not doing us any favours. We're basically waiting for the real juice to show up.

The first real sign of life hits on Saturday 11th July. The morning is still small, but watch the afternoon. The swell picks up to 2ft from the SW with a very long period of 18 seconds. The energy jumps to 206 (moderate) and the wind stays clean and cross-off. It’s the first time we get an “expect good surf conditions” call. This is a pretty standout session for the opener.

Then we get a shift. Sunday 12th July morning brings in a bigger, shorter-period swell from the NE. Swell height jumps to 5ft with a period of 8 seconds and strong energy of 344. The wind is super light and cross-off. That's a lot of water moving, but the short period means it might be a bit of a slog at a sandbar break like Polihale. Still, it's clean and solid.

Monday 13th July morning is the absolute best on offer this week. We've got 4ft of NE swell, a clean 8-second period, and strong energy at 378. The wind is light easterly, cross-off, and it's clear skies. The wave comment is "expect good surf conditions". This is your window if you want some size without it getting too heavy. The afternoon drops back to a long-period 2ft W swell, which is a completely different, slower vibe.

The following days from Tuesday 14th July through to Friday 17th July settle into a consistent, clean pattern. We’re looking at waist-to-chest high waves, mostly from the west, with periods around 14-16 seconds. The energy is moderate across the board (243-456). The wind is consistently light and cross-off, and on the Wednesday 15th July afternoon, we even get a glassy patch. This is perfect, fun, clean surf for a longboard or a mid-length. No standouts here, just solid, enjoyable conditions.

From Saturday 18th July onwards, the size drops off significantly. We have a few days of tiny 1ft to 2ft waves and then a complete flat spell from the afternoon of the 19th all the way through the 20th and most of the 22nd. There's literally nothing to ride.

We do get a little pulse back on Wednesday 22nd July morning with some 3ft waves from the NE, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the energy is weak (63). The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but it’s very ordinary.

The final possibility in the window comes on Thursday 23rd July and Friday 24th July morning. We see a small NE swell build to 3ft to 4ft, with a pitiful 6-second period. The energy only gets up to 135 (weak) on the Friday morning. The wind is glassy or very light. It’s surfable, but with that period, it’s going to be a mushy, close-out mess. Not one to get excited about.

The standout for the whole run is absolutely Monday 13th July morning. That’s your best bet for a proper session with some push, clean conditions, and decent shape.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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97
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297
413
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343
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352
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
12:40PM0.62m
1:27PM0.69m
2:13PM0.75m
00:21AM0.22m
2:57PM0.79m
1:35AM0.22m
3:39PM0.80m
2:37AM0.23m
4:19PM0.78m
3:36AM0.25m
4:56PM0.75m
4:36AM0.28m
Low Tide
5:00AM0.03m
5:52AM-0.00m
10:27PM0.21m
6:45AM-0.03m
10:50PM0.19m
7:37AM-0.04m
11:18PM0.18m
8:26AM-0.03m
11:47PM0.17m
9:14AM0.01m
00:16AM0.16m
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Temp °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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