Polihale Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.09° N 159.75° W

Polihale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Polihale sea temperature is
27.0°C
0.0° 

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


Polihale surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,558 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with SW 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Polihale in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 14s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 7th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, listen up. Let's cut through the chatter. It's flat. It's been flat. And it's gonna stay flat for a while. The ocean is a fair-weather friend right now, giving us nothing but glassy but empty water from the start through the 7th of September. That's a long dry spell, no two ways about it. The water's a comfortable 81°F, right on the money for this time of year, but there's no swell to enjoy it in.

Everything changes on Tuesday, the 8th of September. That's the day the big mama shows up. We're looking at a combined energy reading of 2784, which is a lot of power. The swell is a massive 8ft to 10ft from the southwest, with a period of 14 to 15 seconds. That's a deep, long-period groundswell. This is for experts only, no question. The wind is offshore from the southeast, and the word is "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is the one. The only standout. The waves will be big, clean, and powerful. If you have the skills, this is your session.

Polihale is a sandbar, so a long-period swell like this can sometimes get a bit dumpy, but with the offshore wind and that much size, it's going to be a proper, serious wave. The crowd factor is there, so don't expect to have it to yourself.

The 9th of September sees a big comedown. The swell drops to 3ft from the WSW at 10 seconds, with a combined energy of 151. It's rideable, but ordinary. After that, the forecast gets quiet again. The 16th of September shows a glimmer of hope with a glassy 3ft from the NNW and a 12-second period, with a combined energy of 398. It's small but clean, so if you're on a longboard, it might be a fun little morning.

But let's be honest. The only real, truly exciting day is the 8th of September. Mark it. Get your gear ready. That's the one you've been waiting for.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°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.

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W
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1.6
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14
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12
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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55
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494
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:48PM0.38m
7:57AM0.54m
9:28AM0.57m
10:54AM0.60m
11:59AM0.64m
10:52PM0.20m
12:49PM0.67m
00:26AM0.24m
1:31PM0.68m
1:22AM0.29m
Low Tide
11:51PM0.08m
00:29AM0.08m
1:24AM0.09m
2:52AM0.10m
8:55PM0.19m
8:38PM0.18m
5:45AM0.08m
8:48PM0.16m
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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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