Polihale Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.09° N 159.75° W

Polihale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Polihale sea temperature is
27.2°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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NE swell with 188 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 30th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 30th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 30th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it for Polihale. We’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch ahead. That northwest swell window isn't doing us any favors for the next while. The water temp is sitting at a very warm 81°, which is dead normal for this time of year, so tee shirts and boardshorts are the call.

Right now and for the next week and a half, honestly, it's flat as a tack or just tiny, poor surf. From Tuesday the 25th straight through until Monday the 31st of August, we’re looking at nothing worth paddling out for – just small weak lines. The combined swell energy is pretty much zero to barely 72, which is weak. Monday the 31st of August shows the first tiny blip: a 3ft swell from the NNE at a short period of 7 seconds. Combined energy is 72, just weak, and the commentary calls it "surfable but very ordinary". The wind is light cross-offshore, so it will be clean, but it’s just not going to be a wave you’ll remember. It's a small, weak, short-period swell, so the shape won't be there.

Then we drop back into another dead zone. From Monday the 31st all the way through to Saturday the 6th of September, there's nothing. It's glassy, but glassy flat. On Sunday the 6th of September, finally a little pulse shows up. We get 2ft from the west with a very long period of 13 seconds. The combined energy climbs to a moderate 126. That's groundswell. And that long period means it's packing more punch and better shape, but for a place like Polihale, a west swell with that long period might break a bit straight as it hits the beach. Still, it's the best we've got in the whole window. Winds are light cross-offshore, keeping it clean.

Then Monday the 7th of September offers something similar – 2.5ft from the NNW at 11 seconds, combined energy of 145, moderate. Still small, but cleaner than anything else. By Monday afternoon the wind picks up to a moderate breeze, which will mess with the texture.

So, what's the standout? That Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th of September. Those are the days. The swell isn't big – 2ft to 2.5ft – but the long period (13 seconds) means it's proper groundswell, which is rare in this forecast. The water will be glassy in the mornings. It’s small enough for beginners to handle. Just don't expect a pumping session; this is a "get a few fun ones" kind of spell. The crowds here can be a thing "sometimes," so on the best day you might have some company, but nothing crazy.

Overall, don't hold your breath for the first ten days. The surf is basically non-existent. The second week offers a couple of windows with tiny, clean, but very long-period groundswell. It's not a classic, but it's all we've got.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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NW
9
0.4
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9
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NW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.4
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9
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NNE
7
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7
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7
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SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
42
30
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47
42
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16
13
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29
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32
Wind (km/h)
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ENE
15
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5
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10
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High Tide
2:37PM0.65m
2:08AM0.30m
3:02PM0.65m
2:47AM0.34m
3:26PM0.63m
3:27AM0.39m
3:48PM0.59m
4:09AM0.43m
4:09PM0.55m
4:54AM0.47m
4:28PM0.49m
5:44AM0.50m
4:43PM0.43m
Low Tide
9:41PM0.18m
7:45AM0.07m
9:54PM0.17m
8:24AM0.09m
10:08PM0.16m
9:05AM0.12m
10:23PM0.14m
9:48AM0.16m
10:41PM0.12m
10:36AM0.21m
11:00PM0.10m
11:32AM0.27m
11:23PM0.09m
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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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