Polihale Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.09° N 159.75° W

Polihale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 10 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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 423 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (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 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s 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 1.9m 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 1.8m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 10th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 14th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 12th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


Hey folks, Rusty here. Alright, let’s look at what we’ve got for Polihale. The next 16 days are a bit of a slow burn, but there are a few windows that’ll get a surfer’s heart rate up.

Right now, we’re in a lull. The first few days are flat or just tiny—think knee-to-waist-high dribble at best, with poor surf conditions and a combined swell energy reading of just 65. That’s basically nothing. You’re looking at a gap of about 24 hours before anything worthwhile shows up.

The real action starts to build on Saturday July 12th. We see a jump in size, with chest-to-head-high swell coming in at 6 ft from the NE, period dropping to 8 seconds, so it’s a short-period, windswell-type push. The combined energy jumps to 382 (moderate). Winds are light cross-off from the E, keeping things reasonably clean. This is going to be a bit dumpy and peaky on the sandbar, but for a beach break, it’ll offer some fun, punchy walls. Sunday morning the 13th keeps that energy (396) with a slightly smaller 5 ft NE swell, still very rideable.

The standout window, what I’d call the best of the bunch, hits on Wednesday July 15th. The morning session is looking sweet. We’ve got a 3 ft swell from the W with a long period of 15 seconds—that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a solid 527 (moderate to strong). That long period means the waves will have real shape, even at this size, and longer lulls between sets. The wind is a gentle E breeze, just 15 km/h, keeping it clean. This is a classic Polihale day: a long-period west swell wrapping in, clean conditions, and plenty of push. Expect some nice, lined-up runners down the sandbar.

Later that week, Thursday July 16th and Friday July 17th keep the west swell alive at 3 ft and 2 ft respectively, with periods around 14 seconds. Energy stays in the moderate range (268-286). Winds hold light to gentle, offshore angles, so you’ll get clean, fun waves all day. Smaller but consistent.

Now, after that, we hit another dry spell. From Saturday July 18th onwards, it drops right off. A few tiny scraps of NE windswell pop up here and there, but the energy is weak (43-77) and the conditions are ordinary. There’s a glassy morning on Sunday July 20th but zero swell. You’ll be staring at flat water. This gap of poor to flat conditions stretches through until about Friday July 25th, when we see a glimmer of life again—a 2 ft, 12-second west swell on Saturday the 25th, combined energy 109, with glassy to light offshore winds. It’s small, but it’s clean, and for a long-range forecast, that’s something to keep an eye on.

As for the water, right now it’s 79°F, which is about average for this time of year. No surprises there.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a write-off. The best bet is Wednesday July 15th morning for the best quality waves. Thursday and Friday are solid follow-up days. After that, it’s a long wait until the very end of the run.

Stay tuned—forecasts can shift, but for now, that’s the story at Polihale.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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152
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335
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203
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High Tide
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
5:30PM0.69m
Low Tide
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
10:01AM0.07m
00:44AM0.15m
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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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