Polihale Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.09° N 159.75° W

Polihale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Polihale sea temperature is
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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: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WSW swell with 251 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 9th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 9th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 9th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

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

Truth be told, it’s a slow start. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, poor conditions right through the first week and into the second. From Wednesday the 2nd all the way through to Monday the 7th, there’s just nothing doing – the energy is flat zero, and the wind is mostly cross-off or cross, keeping things clean but with no waves to ride. It’s a proper dry spell.

Tuesday the 8th sees a little blip of life, with a tiny 1ft NW swell rolling in during the morning, period 11 seconds, and a fresh offshore breeze from the ESE at 22 mph. That offshore wind is a major positive – it’ll be clean as a whistle – but the swell is just too small for a proper session. The combined energy is weak (30), so you’ll be scratching for scraps.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday the 9th, during the morning. We’ve got a 3ft WSW swell, period 9 seconds, and a gentle offshore wind from the ESE at 9 mph. The combined energy pushes into moderate territory (151), so there’s some real push behind it. It’s still on the small side, but the offshore wind will groom it nicely. This is the best on offer in the near term, but it’s not a standout – just a “surfable but very ordinary” kind of day.

After that, the pattern stays quiet. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th both have a small 2ft SW groundswell, period 15 seconds, which is a very long period. That’s a caveat at a sandbar break like Polihale – those long-period swells can be a bit too straight and are better suited to points or reefs. Combined energy is moderate (115 and 110), but the wave comment is still just “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean, but not exciting.

Saturday the 12th morning is glassy, with a 2ft SW swell still rolling in from that same long-period groundswell. The zero wind and glassy conditions are a treat, but the energy is moderate (109), and the waves are just too small and inconsistent for a proper session. The afternoon fades out with a shift to a short-period 2ft N swell at 9 seconds, and the energy drops sharply (45).

From Sunday the 13th through to Monday the 14th, it’s small, short-period N swell, 2ft, 8 seconds, and very weak energy (34-36). The wind is light and variable, occasionally glassy, but the waves are poor. Not worth the paddle.

Tuesday the 15th is glassy all day, with a tiny 1ft to 2ft NE swell, period 10 seconds. The energy is weak (34-45), and the wave comment is still poor. Clean, but flat.

Finally, Wednesday the 16th morning brings a slightly better 3ft NE swell, period 9 seconds, with glassy conditions and weak-to-moderate energy (91). The wave comment is “surfable but very ordinary.” Thursday the 17th morning has a 4ft NE swell, period 7 seconds, with moderate energy (117) and glassy conditions. That’s the biggest swell of the whole outlook, but the period is short (7 seconds), so it’ll be a bit lumpy and weak. Still, for Polihale, this is probably the pick of the second week – just don’t expect perfection.

Overall, there’s no true standout in this 16-day window. The best moments are Wednesday the 9th morning with that 3ft WSW swell and offshore wind, and Thursday the 17th morning with the 4ft NE swell and glassy conditions. But honestly, it’s a quiet period. Water temperature is 81°F, about average for the time of year, so the water is warm.

Keep an eye on the forecasts – these things can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the E by Mon night).

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Period (s)
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1.5
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Energy kJ
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55
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High Tide
9:28AM0.57m
10:54AM0.60m
11:59AM0.64m
10:52PM0.20m
12:49PM0.67m
00:26AM0.24m
1:31PM0.68m
1:22AM0.29m
2:07PM0.68m
2:09AM0.35m
Low Tide
00:29AM0.08m
1:24AM0.09m
2:52AM0.10m
8:55PM0.19m
8:38PM0.18m
5:45AM0.08m
8:48PM0.16m
6:48AM0.08m
9:04PM0.15m
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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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