Polihale Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.09° N 159.75° W

Polihale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Polihale sea temperature is
26.6° 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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, W swell with 87 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Polihale in the next 16 days are 0.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 18th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2PM (Sat 18th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 18th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what Polihale has in store for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you—it’s mostly a quiet period, so don’t plan your life around it.

We start on Saturday, July 18th, with tiny waves and a bit of cross-off breeze. The morning has a weak 2ft swell from the west with a 13-second period, but the combined energy is only 87, so it’s barely got any punch. The water is 80°, which is about average for this time of year. It’s surfable but very ordinary, and the afternoon is worse with a messy 2ft from the north-northeast. Not worth the effort.

Through Sunday and Monday, conditions are a mix of cross and glassy, but the swell stays tiny—mostly under 2ft. The combined energy never breaks 100, and the wave comments say it’s poor. Tuesday afternoon sees a slight bump to 3ft from the northeast, but with a short 7-second period and energy at 77, it’s still weak and mushy. Nothing to get excited about.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From Wednesday, July 22nd, through Friday, July 25th morning, there’s no swell at all. Combined energy is zero. That’s a solid three and a half days of flatness. The wind is light and cross-off, but with no waves, it doesn’t matter.

The first flicker comes on Saturday, July 25th afternoon, when a 4ft northeast swell shows up with an 8-second period and 140 energy. It’s still just “surfable but very ordinary,” so don’t get your hopes up.

Now, here’s the one to watch. Sunday, July 26th morning is the standout. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the northeast, period of 8 seconds, and combined energy jumps to 329—that’s moderate wave energy and actually feels like real surf. The wind is light and cross-off from the east, so it’ll be clean. For Polihale, a sandbar setup exposed to the northwest, this northeast swell isn’t ideal, but the size and energy make it the best on offer. It’s still OK for intermediates since it’s just over 5ft, but it’s a solid option. Expect some company since it’s “sometimes” crowded.

After that, it fades again. Monday, July 27th afternoon has a 5ft northeast swell with 248 energy and glassy conditions—clean, but not as punchy. Tuesday, July 28th drops back to 4ft and weak energy. By Wednesday, July 29th, it’s back to tiny or flat with onshore winds.

The final days of July and into August show a few more pulses, but nothing special. July 31st morning has a glassy 3ft from the north-northeast, but with just 76 energy, it’s small. August 2nd afternoon brings a 2ft west-northwest swell with a very long 18-second period and 485 energy—that’s a moderate energy groundswell, but it’s long-period and cross-shore wind, so it’s marginal and probably better suited to a reef. Not a standout.

So, the only real standout is Sunday, July 26th morning. If you’re looking to paddle out, that’s your best bet. Everything else is flat or forgettable. Surf’s been quiet, but that’s normal for the area. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
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0.5
W
13
0.7
NNE
8
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.7
NNE
8
0.7
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8
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7
0.3
WNW
11
0.6
NNE
7
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13
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24
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23
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20
0.6
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20
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
1.6
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
87
54
49
49
56
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56
24
33
43
77
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Wind (km/h)
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15
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NE
10
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High Tide
6:24PM0.54m
8:17AM0.39m
6:40PM0.47m
9:50AM0.44m
6:35PM0.40m
11:12AM0.49m
12:10PM0.54m
12:56PM0.58m
1:34PM0.62m
Low Tide
11:40AM0.23m
1:39AM0.13m
12:46PM0.31m
2:06AM0.13m
2:47PM0.37m
2:37AM0.12m
3:14AM0.12m
4:01AM0.11m
4:54AM0.10m
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Temp °C
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26
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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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