
Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 604 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into this look at Rock Point/Pohakuloa.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch of July is looking pretty grim for a surf. We’ve got a real dud stretch here. From the morning of July 8th and running all the way through until the afternoon of July 20th, the ocean is just not going to give us anything worth paddling out for. That’s nearly two full weeks of poor conditions.
The problem is a persistent cross-shore wind, mainly from the ENE. That wind is blowing straight across the break, kicking up a nasty, lumpy cross-chop that just ruins the face of any wave that tries to form. The swell is a short-period 7-second windswell that doesn't have any power, though the combined energy bounces around. For instance, on July 11th the energy is 574, but it’s all wind-driven junk. The waves themselves will be in the 5ft to 8ft range, but with that cross-wind, it’s just a messy, blown-out wall. Not worth the drive.
The Light at the End of the Tunnel (July 21st and beyond)
The complexion changes towards the end of the run. It starts to get interesting on the morning of Monday, July 21st. This is where you need to circle your calendar. The wave period jumps up to a very impressive 18 seconds – that’s a proper long-period groundswell. The swell will be small, only about 3ft, but that long period gives it so much more shape and energy (a combined energy of 1015 – that’s strong). It’s coming from the east, which is perfect for this exposed reef and point set-up.
The water temp is pretty dialed right now at about 79°F, which is spot on average for this time of year, so grab a spring suit.
Now, the catch is the wind. The readings still show a cross-shore on that day, but the energy and quality of that groundswell might make a few lined-up sets push through. This is a spot that’s known to be inconsistent and can draw a crowd when it does, so you’ll want to be early. This small, clean groundswell (even with the moderate breeze) is the only real shot you’re going to get in this 16-day window.
The energy tapers off after that, fading from a 15-second period on July 22nd back down to short-period junk by July 23rd. So, keep your eyes peeled for that window around July 21st. It’s not a firing day, but it’s the only chance for some real style out there in this forecast.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 |
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557 | 531 | 572 | 440 | 390 | 445 | 371 | 312 | 531 | 574 | 472 | 456 | 498 | 494 | 572 | 419 | 353 | 417 | 344 | 221 | 176 | |
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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 | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:38AM0.66m | 7:18PM0.59m | 11:48AM0.76m | 7:59PM0.53m | 12:41PM0.86m | 9:48PM0.48m | 1:27PM0.94m | 11:21PM0.47m | 2:10PM0.99m | 00:30AM0.47m | 2:51PM1.02m | 1:30AM0.49m | 3:29PM1.02m | 2:24AM0.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:51PM0.56m | 3:28AM0.13m | 6:58PM0.53m | 4:26AM0.08m | 8:04PM0.48m | 5:22AM0.03m | 8:38PM0.43m | 6:16AM-0.01m | 9:11PM0.40m | 7:07AM-0.04m | 9:43PM0.37m | 7:54AM-0.04m | 10:16PM0.35m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 13 | W 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
38 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 15 | 31 | 13 | 59 | 54 | 109 | 107 | 129 | 124 | 153 | 139 | 103 | 100 | 92 | 78 | 78 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | SSW 12 | W 15 | W 13 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 19 | W 18 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 |
1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 11 | 64 | 97 | 82 | 131 | 118 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 17 | W 16 | SW 21 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | W 16 | SW 21 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
— | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 31 | 58 | 89 | 67 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 |
557 | 531 | 572 | 440 | 390 | 445 | 371 | 312 | 531 | 574 | 472 | 456 | 498 | 494 | 572 | 419 | 353 | 417 | 344 | 221 | 176 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 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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