Polihale Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.09° N 159.75° W

Polihale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Polihale sea temperature is
26.7° C
0.2° 

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


Polihale surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NE swell with 241 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good, hard look at what’s coming our way for Polihale over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got a long stretch of quiet days ahead before anything worth getting wet for shows up.

Right now and for the next week or so, we’re in a bit of a lull. The first real pulse of energy doesn’t arrive until Monday the 27th of July, but even then, it’s a pretty weak and messy offering. We’re looking at a NE swell of about 5 ft with a short, unappealing 7-second period. The combined energy is weak, coming in at just 217, and with a light cross-shore wind, it’s going to be choppy and uninviting. The water temp is a comfortable 80°, which is pretty average for this time of year. Honestly, it’s not a day to rush out for.

After that, things go flat. The surf just disappears. From Tuesday the 28th right through to Friday the 31st, we’ve got a gap of almost nothing – tiny waves, poor conditions, and barely any energy. It’s a real dry spell. On Friday the 31st, there’s a weird little blip from the SW with a long 16-second period, but the swell height is only 2 ft, so it’s more of a tease than a real session.

The rest of the first week and into the second remains frustratingly quiet. We get a few days of zero swell and glassy conditions, which is pretty for the beach but useless for surfing. This kind of flat run isn’t unusual for the area, so don’t lose hope – it just takes a bit of patience.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. If you’ve been holding out, your patience might just pay off. Look ahead to Friday the 7th of August. That morning, a lovely long-period W groundswell fills in, around 2 ft with a 15-second period. The combined energy jumps into the moderate range at 208, and the wind is a light offshore from the E. This is the standout of the entire forecast. The waves will be clean, with that long period giving them shape and power for a sandbar like Polihale. It won’t be big, but the quality should be there, and with light winds, it’ll be a joy compared to the junk we’ve been looking at. This is the one I’d circle on the calendar.

The next day, Saturday the 8th of August, still has some W swell running, though it’s a bit smaller at 2 ft and the period has dropped to 12 seconds. The energy is still moderate (141), and winds stay light and cross-offshore. It’s a solid backup option, but Friday morning is the real winner.

After that, it fades again quickly. There’s a small NE swell on Monday the 10th of August – about 4 ft but with that short 7-second period again, and while it’s glassy in the afternoon, the quality just isn’t there to call it a standout.

Just remember, with that long-period W swell on the 7th, a point or reef break might handle it better, but if the sandbar is set right, Polihale can still offer up some fun, clean lines. Don’t expect it to be busy – crowds are only “sometimes” an issue here, so you might have plenty of ocean to yourself.

Stay stoked, and keep an eye on that Friday the 7th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
31
Saturday
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1.4
NE
7
1.4
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7
1.5
NE
7
1.2
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7
1.3
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
1.1
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7
0.1
SW
20
1.7
ENE
8
1.4
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8
0.5
NNE
6
0.5
SW
16
0.5
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16
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15
0.5
SW
15
1.8
ENE
8
1.9
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8
0.3
N
10
0.3
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9
0.3
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8
0.2
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Energy kJ
217
211
229
138
105
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102
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24
129
124
112
106
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16
14
12
5
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
20
ENE
10
NE
15
N
10
NNW
5
ESE
10
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ENE
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
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25
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15
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High Tide
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
6:02AM0.37m
5:35PM0.53m
Low Tide
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
11:06AM0.23m
00:35AM0.13m
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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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