Polihale Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.09° N 159.75° W

Polihale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Polihale sea temperature is
26.2° C
0.1° 

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


Polihale surf forecast from 15 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: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, W swell with 391 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) 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 1.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 14th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 14th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 14th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk Polihale in feet and miles per hour.

The water’s sitting at 79°, which is pretty average for the season, so nothing weird there.

We kick off this afternoon, Tuesday the 14th, with a clean 3ft west swell, long 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and with a light easterly cross-off breeze at 10 mph, it’s going to be smooth. The combined energy is a solid 557, so there’s plenty of push. This is a real standout session.

Wednesday the 15th is the pick of the bunch. Glassy, zero wind in the morning, with a 3ft west swell at 15 seconds. Energy is still strong at 408. The morning will be absolute perfection. The afternoon stays clean with a light offshore. If you’re only going to paddle out once, make it Wednesday morning.

Thursday the 16th keeps churning with 3ft west swell, period dropping to 14 seconds, but the cross-off wind keeps it tidy. Energy is moderate at 338. Friday the 17th is similar, with 2ft west swell, glassy periods in the afternoon, and light airs. It’s all good.

Saturday the 18th is where the wheels fall off. Swell drops to 2ft, energy plummets to 129, and the wind goes cross-shore. From Sunday the 19th through to Tuesday the 22nd, we’re essentially flat. There’s a 4-5 day gap with next to no swell and weak energy readings. Not worth wetting a wetsuit.

There’s a little bump on Wednesday the 22nd, but it’s poor. The next real chance comes on Monday the 28th of July. That morning we get a 5ft NE swell, 8-second period, with a light cross-off breeze. Energy hits 235, so it’s moderate. The period is short, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and won’t have the same quality as the earlier west swell, but it’s the best looking day in that second week. The afternoon goes messy, so it’s a morning-only deal.

The absolute standout is Wednesday morning the 15th—dead calm, glassy, long-period west swell. Tuesday afternoon the 14th is also a gem. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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W
16
0.9
W
16
0.9
W
15
0.9
W
15
0.9
W
15
0.9
W
14
0.8
W
14
0.8
W
14
0.7
W
14
0.7
W
14
0.6
W
13
0.5
W
13
0.5
W
13
0.6
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
WNW
12
0.7
NNE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.9
NE
6
0.8
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
334
391
371
357
343
338
268
261
192
184
126
87
86
41
22
48
48
56
44
54
55
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
E
0
E
5
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
15
E
5
E
5
NE
15
E
5
NE
5
ENE
10
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10
E
5
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15
ENE
5
NE
5
NE
10
E
10
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:19PM0.78m
3:36AM0.25m
4:56PM0.75m
4:36AM0.28m
5:30PM0.69m
5:41AM0.31m
5:59PM0.62m
6:53AM0.34m
6:24PM0.54m
8:17AM0.39m
6:40PM0.47m
9:50AM0.44m
6:35PM0.40m
11:12AM0.49m
Low Tide
11:47PM0.17m
9:14AM0.01m
00:16AM0.16m
10:01AM0.07m
00:44AM0.15m
10:48AM0.14m
1:11AM0.14m
11:40AM0.23m
1:39AM0.13m
12:46PM0.31m
2:06AM0.13m
2:47PM0.37m
2:37AM0.12m
rain showers
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6:03
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7:24
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 mm
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Temp °C
26
25
26
26
26
27
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26
27
27
26
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26
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26
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26
25
26
Feels °C
28
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28
28
28
28
26
28
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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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