Polihale Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.09° N 159.75° W

Polihale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Polihale sea temperature is
26.6° 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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, NE swell with 1,104 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 26th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 29th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 29th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good look at what’s on the menu for Polihale over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this isn’t a run of classic Polihale. The forecast shows a pretty quiet start and a long stretch where you’re better off staying home. We’ve got a big gap of very little action from the end of July right through the first week of August. For a spot like this, it’s a bit of a dead spell.

Now, hanging your hat on the best of it, the real standout comes on Monday, 10th August. That morning and afternoon look the goods. We’ve got clean 4 ft to 4 ft of swell pushing in from the NE with a short period of 7 seconds. The wind is glassing out from the ENE at just 3 mph – that’s basically a flat calm, so surfaces will be tidy. Combined wave energy is sitting at 211 to 236 (moderate energy), and while it’s not a big groundswell, it’s clean and rideable. With the swell direction coming from the NE and the optimum being NW, it’s a bit off-angle but still got enough juice.

Before that, Sunday the 26th of July has a pulse. The morning shows 6 ft from the NE, but the period is a weak 8 seconds. The cross-off wind from the E at 9 mph will keep it fairly clean. Water temp is 80° – bang on average for the time of year. The combined energy is 353 (moderate), but the low period and the swell direction not matching the optimum NW direction it loves holds it back.

Monday the 27th of July morning is worth a mention for the glassy conditions with 5 ft of NE swell and 3 mph winds from the ENE. It’ll be clean, but again the period is short at 7 seconds. It’s surfable, but better for a longboard or a funboard than trying to get deep.

After that, from the 28th July right through to the 9th of August, it’s a desert. Most days show small or no surf, and when there is a little bump, the wind is either cross or cross-on. A few days even show 1 ft to 2 ft of weak swell, which is barely a ripple. The 9th of August gives a slight pulse of 2 ft to 2 ft from the W with a long 13-second period – a proper long-period groundswell, but it’s tiny. It’s only for the most patient soul.

So, keep your eyes on that Monday, 10th of August for the best chance at a clean, fun session. The rest of the window is a write-off for paddle surfing. This is one of those times you sit it out or take the kite out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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NE
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1.7
ENE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.3
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7
1.2
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7
1.2
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9
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6
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7
2.5
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11
1.1
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SW
16
0.5
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15
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15
1.7
ENE
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0.3
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Energy kJ
353
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248
217
211
179
131
237
99
125
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124
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13
129
124
112
106
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17
Wind (km/h)
15
E
10
E
15
E
5
ENE
5
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
15
E
15
NNE
15
NNE
5
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
10
E
20
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ENE
15
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ENE
25
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cross-off
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High Tide
2:42PM0.66m
1:22AM0.23m
3:12PM0.68m
2:05AM0.25m
3:41PM0.68m
2:46AM0.27m
4:08PM0.68m
3:29AM0.29m
4:33PM0.66m
4:15AM0.31m
4:55PM0.63m
5:05AM0.34m
5:16PM0.58m
Low Tide
10:30PM0.21m
7:16AM0.04m
10:44PM0.20m
7:55AM0.04m
11:01PM0.20m
8:31AM0.04m
11:18PM0.19m
9:06AM0.07m
11:36PM0.18m
9:42AM0.11m
11:54PM0.17m
10:21AM0.16m
00:13AM0.15m
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7:22
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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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