Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 2,288 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rock Point/Pohakuloa this week:
The surf forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rock Point/Pohakuloa in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 0.4m 16s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I'll be honest with you, it's been a tough stretch to call. We're looking at Rock Point/Pohakuloa, a reef and point set-up that's exposed, but the wind gods have been having a laugh. The whole sixteen-day window is a bit of a grind.
Right off the bat, we've got a pulse of energy on Tuesday July 28th. The combined swell energy is pumping at 2141, so there's plenty of power. We're looking at a solid 8 ft to 8 ft swell from the east, with a 12 to 13-second period. That's a solid groundswell. The issue is the wind. It's a cross-off from the NNE, blowing at 16 mph. It's clean, but it's a bit of a battle. This is a spot that's inconsistent, and it's often crowded, so you'll have company. For the more experienced crew, the morning of the 28th is the best bet, but it's a wrestle.
After that, it's a long, slow drift into the doldrums. From Wednesday the 29th all the way through to Saturday the 9th of August, the conditions are just poor. The wind is a constant cross or cross-shore, blowing anywhere from 16 to 25 mph, turning the ocean into a lumpy, choppy mess. The swell sticks around, but it's messy. The energy drops off significantly, hanging around the 366 to 1003 mark, which is moderate to strong, but the wind is just ruining it. The period drops to 7 or 8 seconds, which is short-period wind swell, so forget about any clean lines. This is a stretch where the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
We do see a slight uptick right at the end of the run. On Saturday August 8th, the combined energy climbs back over 1000, hitting 1034 in the afternoon. Swell is 8 ft from the ENE with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is still a cross-shore from the ENE at 19 mph. It's still a marginal, messy call, but it's the best of a bad bunch in the second week. It's a long-range whisper, so don't bank on it.
Water temp is about average for the time of year. Not much to get excited about there.
Honestly, the only day that even gets a nod is Tuesday the 28th. If you're a local who knows the reef and can handle a bit of a paddling battle, you might get a couple of decent ones. The rest of the window is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 11 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1510 | 1968 | 2079 | 1733 | 690 | 482 | 427 | 337 | 348 | 381 | 457 | 487 | 766 | 711 | 916 | 762 | 722 | 682 | 554 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:04AM0.48m | 2:54PM0.90m | 1:43AM0.51m | 3:18PM0.91m | 2:22AM0.53m | 3:41PM0.90m | 3:02AM0.55m | 4:02PM0.87m | 3:45AM0.57m | 4:22PM0.84m | 4:32AM0.59m | 4:41PM0.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:14PM0.38m | 7:24AM0.06m | 9:32PM0.36m | 7:58AM0.05m | 9:51PM0.34m | 8:30AM0.07m | 10:12PM0.32m | 9:01AM0.12m | 10:34PM0.29m | 9:33AM0.18m | 10:57PM0.25m | 10:08AM0.26m | 11:24PM0.22m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 7:07 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
mm | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 11 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNW 6 | SSW 13 | E 18 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | SW 15 | E 14 | SW 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 |
| kJ | 1510 | 1968 | 2079 | 1733 | 690 | 482 | 15 | 33 | 96 | 183 | 225 | 294 | 77 | 260 | 47 | 257 | 257 | 200 | 173 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | N 8 | SW 14 | N 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | N 9 | N 8 |
| kJ | 61 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 40 | 34 | 49 | 49 | 69 | 90 | 85 | 11 | 51 | 9 | 48 | 51 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | — | — | — | SE 9 | SW 20 | SW 19 | E 19 | SSW 13 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | SSW 12 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 41 | — | — | — | 3 | 15 | 15 | 29 | 35 | 14 | 24 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 14 | 45 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | E 5 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 186 | 173 | 164 | — | — | 36 | 427 | 337 | 348 | 381 | 457 | 487 | 766 | 711 | 916 | 762 | 722 | 682 | 554 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 30 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 43 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 51 | 28 |
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