Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.11° N 156.74° W

Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 21 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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, E swell with 642 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 23rd Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu at Rock Point/Pohakuloa. I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a tough one. We’re looking at a long dry spell of onshore junk from the ENE, cranking at 18 to 25 mph, keeping things blown out and lumpy. For nearly ten straight days, the conditions are just cooked. If you’re a kite surfer, that solid cross-shore energy (typically between 200 and 400 on the combined energy scale) might get you excited, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a write-off. The water temp is sitting around a normal 80°, so nothing weird there.

Now, if you’ve got patience, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. But it’s a long wait. The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Tuesday, September 2nd. The wind finally swings around to a gentle offshore from the NNW, blowing at just 9 mph. That’s the ticket. The swell is a solid 5 ft, coming from the NE with a period of 9 seconds – that’s a decent combo of shape and power, with moderate energy reading around 432. For a break that’s described as inconsistent, this is the one to circle on your calendar. The offshore wind will have the faces clean and lined up. Keep in mind, at 5 ft, it’s pushing into intermediate territory.

Before that, on Monday, September 1st, there’s a change in the swell direction to the NE, and the power jumps up significantly with combined energy pushing into the four-digit range (up to 1836). The wave heights get up to 8 ft, and the period hits 10 seconds. However, the wind is still cross or cross-offshore at that point, so the quality is only marginal. That Monday afternoon session on the 1st, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NE and a 7 ft swell, might be the next best option, but the wind isn't as perfect as the glassy stuff on the 2nd.

For all you beginners out there, this stretch isn't for you. The swell stays over 5 ft for most of the period, and when it does drop, the wind is terrible. The standout window is Wednesday, September 3rd, with gentle offshore winds and clean 5 ft waves. It’s the only real taste of quality in a pretty bleak outlook.

So, the call: A long gap of poor surf, then a promise of a clean, punchy day on the 2nd. Set your alarm for that Wednesday morning.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
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Sunday
23
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
6
2
E
7
2.1
E
7
2.3
E
7
2.1
E
6
2
E
9
1.9
E
6
1.9
E
6
1.9
E
7
1.8
E
8
2
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.6
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
6
1.2
E
7
1.4
E
6
0.4
E
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
228
345
403
483
344
642
273
272
308
417
366
333
200
193
175
130
134
123
97
Wind (km/h)
25
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
E
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
E
35
E
30
ENE
25
E
30
E
30
ENE
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ENE
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ENE
20
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
12:38PM0.76m
10:08PM0.40m
1:06PM0.81m
11:41PM0.43m
1:30PM0.84m
00:27AM0.48m
1:53PM0.87m
1:06AM0.53m
2:14PM0.88m
1:43AM0.58m
2:35PM0.87m
2:21AM0.63m
Low Tide
3:51AM0.23m
9:08PM0.40m
5:04AM0.19m
8:19PM0.38m
5:54AM0.15m
8:19PM0.36m
6:33AM0.11m
8:28PM0.33m
7:09AM0.10m
8:41PM0.30m
7:43AM0.11m
8:58PM0.26m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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).

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