Polihale Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.09° N 159.75° W

Polihale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Polihale sea temperature is
26.7° 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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 489 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 1.9m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 25th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 25th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 25th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for Polihale.

Right off the bat, it’s a flat start. We’re looking at a solid gap of no real surf from now through the 24th of July. The ocean is just giving us nothing – poor surf conditions day after day with barely a ripple. The water is sitting at a warm 80°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least it’s nice for a swim.

The first sign of life shows up on the 25th, Saturday afternoon. It’s not pretty, but we get a 6ft NE swell creeping in with a short 8-second period. The combined energy kicks up to 381 (moderate), but the wind is crossing from the NE, so it’s going to be a bit messy. This is marginal at best, really just for the keeners who need to get wet.

The 26th, Sunday afternoon, we see a 5ft NE swell with the same period and a combined energy of 298 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-offshore, which is a good sign, and the forecast says we can expect good surf conditions. This might be the first real goer, but it’s still a small swell.

Then we hit a bit of a lull again until the 28th, Tuesday morning. We get a clean, glassy morning with a 4ft NE swell and an 8-second period. The combined energy is 155 (moderate), but it’s small and the forecast calls it “surfable but very ordinary.”

The real standout, the one I’d circle on the calendar, is the 31st of July, Friday. We’ve got a 3ft W swell, but here’s the kicker – it’s a long-period groundswell at 13 seconds. The combined energy is 280 (moderate), and the wind is glassy, with the ESE breeze being light. This is clean, lined-up, and that long period will give it some real shape, especially for a sandbar that can handle a west swell. The morning and afternoon both look good, with clear skies. This is the best on offer. The Saturday the 1st of August carries on the same vibe with a 3ft W swell and 13-second period, but the wind picks up a little more, so it’s still clean but not as perfect.

The first week of August sees the swell slowly fading, with smaller waves around 2ft to 3ft, still with that long W swell but dropping in energy. The 5th of August, Wednesday morning, is glassy again with a 2ft WNW swell, but it’s pretty small. The glassy mornings are your best bet for a clean session if you’re desperate for a glide.

To sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The 26th of July gives us a small window, but the real winner is the 31st of July through the 1st of August with that long-period west swell and glassy conditions. That’s your mission.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Saturday
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0.4
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0.8
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17
1.6
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8
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8
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15
1.2
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14
1.1
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Energy kJ
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381
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298
283
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151
Wind (km/h)
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15
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High Tide
12:10PM0.54m
12:56PM0.58m
1:34PM0.62m
2:09PM0.64m
00:30AM0.22m
2:42PM0.66m
1:22AM0.23m
3:12PM0.68m
2:05AM0.25m
Low Tide
3:14AM0.12m
4:01AM0.11m
4:54AM0.10m
5:47AM0.08m
10:24PM0.22m
6:34AM0.06m
10:30PM0.21m
7:16AM0.04m
10:44PM0.20m
rain showers
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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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