Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, ENE swell with 786 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rock Point/Pohakuloa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Rock Point/Pohakuloa in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 17s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is a tough one to call. Let me break it down for ya.
Honestly, Rock Point/Pohakuloa is gonna be a real challenge for the next week and a half. We’ve got a solid run of cross-shore winds that just won’t let up, and it’s making a mess of things. The swell energy is moderate, sitting around 370 to 596, but it’s all coming from the ENE, which is a bit of a weird angle for this spot. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Thursday, September 3rd, in the afternoon. We’ll see a drop in size to 4ft, but the wind goes cross-offshore and the conditions clean up nicely. It’s still a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The energy is modest at 394.
Then, on Friday, September 4th, the morning session has a 5ft swell with a long 13-second period and a solid 837 energy reading. That’s a proper groundswell, but the wind is still cross, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. The afternoon cleans up again with cross-offshore wind, but the period drops to 8 seconds.
After that, it’s back to the same story of cross-shore wind and poor surf until Saturday, September 12th. That’s a real dry spell.
Now, the standout is shaping up for Monday, September 7th. We’ve got a solid 10ft swell from the ENE, with a moderate 10-second period. The energy is massive at 1916 in the morning and 1679 in the afternoon. The wind even goes cross-offshore in the afternoon. But here’s the catch—this is a reef and point break, and 10ft is too big for most. This is expert territory only. It’s a powerful, jacking swell that’ll be barreling, but if you’re not on your game, it’ll chew you up.
The real sweet spot, the one I’d be circling, is Wednesday, September 9th. Morning and afternoon, we’ve got 8ft swell from the East, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NE and NNE. The conditions are clean, the energy is moderate at 617-619, and the swell direction is a solid match for the optimum NE direction. This is the best combo of size, wind, and quality in the whole forecast. The water is still average temp, so just a spring suit will do.
After that, things fade out again with smaller, weaker swells and cross-shore winds through the 10th to the 13th. Late in the run, on Sunday the 13th, it’s back to 6ft and poor conditions.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th have some cleaner windows, but the real standout is Wednesday, September 9th. It’s not a perfect forecast, but that day has the best chance of a good session. Keep an eye on the long-range, but don’t hold your breath for the rest of it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 |
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223 | 245 | 261 | 395 | 348 | 316 | 309 | 400 | 462 | 514 | 596 | 569 | 508 | 402 | 362 | 428 | 273 | 193 | 277 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 2:59AM0.67m | 3:14PM0.82m | 3:40AM0.70m | 3:32PM0.77m | 4:24AM0.72m | 3:49PM0.71m | 5:15AM0.72m | 4:02PM0.65m | 6:22AM0.71m | 4:04PM0.60m | 8:03AM0.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:16PM0.22m | 8:51AM0.19m | 9:37PM0.18m | 9:28AM0.26m | 10:00PM0.15m | 10:07AM0.34m | 10:26PM0.13m | 10:52AM0.43m | 10:58PM0.13m | 11:54AM0.51m | 11:37PM0.14m | 00:35AM0.16m | |||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:45 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | E 12 |
132 | 125 | 106 | 43 | 65 | 61 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 61 | 105 | 102 | 99 | 84 | 55 | 96 | 100 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 | SSW 15 | E 13 | E 12 | NNE 6 |
35 | 34 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 32 | 37 | 63 | 32 | 14 | 28 | 36 | 72 | 116 | 105 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | ESE 9 | E 12 | NW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
7 | 31 | 46 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 26 | 4 | 41 | 39 | 36 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 |
223 | 245 | 261 | 395 | 348 | 316 | 309 | 400 | 462 | 514 | 596 | 569 | 508 | 402 | 362 | 428 | 273 | 193 | 277 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 51 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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Information about the Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rock Point/Pohakuloa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rock Point/Pohakuloa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rock Point/Pohakuloa 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 (Rock Point/Pohakuloa) 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 Rock Point/Pohakuloa 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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