Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.11° N 156.74° W

Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rock Point/Pohakuloa sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.1° 

Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 10s period, E swell with 6,193 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 5.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 15s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 16th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – it's a grim outlook for Rock Point/Pohakuloa. We're looking at a full 16-day window with not a single day worth paddling out. That's a blank run, and for this area it’s not that unusual when the trades just won't let up. The whole stretch is plagued by a relentless cross-shore or cross-onshore breeze that's going to leave the surface lumpy, choppy, and messy. There's no glass, no offshore, no clean face to be found.

Let's walk through it. Starting Wednesday August 12th, we've got a 5 ft swell from the ENE with a short 7-second period. The wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore, creating lumpy cross-chop. The wave energy is weak (191). That's a hard pass.

Thursday the 13th sees the swell bumping to 6 ft from the ENE, but the period drops to a miserable 6 seconds. Wind stays fresh cross-shore. The energy ticks up a touch (245), but the quality is still terrible.

Friday the 14th brings a 7 ft ENE swell with an improving period of 8 seconds. The wind picks up to 22 mph in the afternoon. The combined energy jumps to moderate (567-666), but the "poor surf conditions" tag and the lumpy cross-chop kill any hope.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are the most powerful, but also the ugliest. Swell hits 12-13 ft from the E with periods hitting 11-12 seconds. This is big, strong energy (2621-4067), but it's accompanied by rain, thunderstorms, and a strong 25-28 mph wind that's either cross or cross-onshore. For a reef and point break, this setup would be a washing machine. This is more of a kite-surfing kind of day than a paddle-surfing one unless you're an expert looking for a beating.

From Monday August 17th onward, the swell drops back to the 5 ft to 7 ft range with short periods (6-8 seconds). The wind remains a persistent moderate to fresh cross-shore breeze. The wave energy bounces between weak and moderate (149-451), but the quality never improves. The "poor surf conditions" label sticks through every single session until the end of the forecast on Thursday August 27th.

So, bottom line: there are zero standouts here. The water's warm at 80°F, about average for this time of year, but you won't be feeling it because you'll be on the beach. Hang loose and wait for a change in the pattern.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 93mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the ENE on Sat night, light winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.7
E
6
1.8
ENE
6
1.9
ENE
6
2.1
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
9
3
ENE
10
3.5
E
11
4
E
12
5
ENE
10
4
E
9
2.5
E
9
2.4
E
8
2.2
E
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.6
E
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
191
180
217
237
272
374
561
660
1495
2621
4055
4348
2586
1121
762
537
394
220
173
167
198
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
45
ENE
45
E
70
NE
40
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
30
E
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
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High Tide
2:58PM0.97m
2:31AM0.59m
3:26PM0.92m
3:18AM0.63m
3:50PM0.86m
4:04AM0.65m
4:10PM0.79m
4:52AM0.65m
4:25PM0.72m
5:44AM0.65m
4:33PM0.66m
6:50AM0.63m
4:24PM0.60m
Low Tide
9:30PM0.28m
8:31AM0.07m
9:54PM0.24m
9:10AM0.14m
10:18PM0.22m
9:48AM0.24m
10:42PM0.20m
10:26AM0.33m
11:07PM0.19m
11:04AM0.43m
11:33PM0.19m
11:50AM0.51m
00:04AM0.21m
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6:03
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:59
6:58
6:57
6:57
6:55
6:54
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 mm
4
2
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19
56
5
5
3
1
Temp °C
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
25
25
26
26
26
26
27
26
25
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25
25
25
Feels °C
25
24
25
25
24
24
24
24
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22
22
24
25
29
27
24
24
23
24
23
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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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