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Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Molokai (14 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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Rock Point/Pohakuloa surfForecast / HAW – Molokai / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 01 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rock Point/Pohakuloa sea temperature is
25.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rock Point/Pohakuloa in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 7th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 7 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 17 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | |
469 | 686 | 868 | 639 | 488 | 341 | 319 | 240 | 252 | 374 | 511 | 396 | 320 | 263 | 220 | 163 | 143 | 284 | 365 | 987 | 771 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 2:58PM0.88m | 1:43AM0.55m | 3:30PM0.88m | 2:02AM0.53m | 4:05PM0.86m | 2:18AM0.50m | 4:44PM0.83m | 2:27AM0.48m | 5:29PM0.79m | 2:11AM0.47m | 6:21PM0.76m | 7:21PM0.74m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:20PM0.39m | 8:08AM0.06m | 10:00PM0.41m | 8:33AM0.07m | 10:43PM0.43m | 8:59AM0.08m | 11:35PM0.45m | 9:28AM0.10m | 1:08AM0.47m | 9:58AM0.14m | 10:33AM0.18m | 11:18AM0.24m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 |
 | 6:51 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:53 | — | 6:53 |
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Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | E 7 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 15 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 |
 kJ | 280 | 686 | 868 | 639 | 488 | 324 | 319 | 174 | 168 | 374 | 511 | 396 | 156 | 263 | 220 | 163 | 115 | 284 | 324 | 987 | 771 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 18 | NNW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NW 14 | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | NW 11 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | NW 9 | NW 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 199 | 157 | 21 | 21 | 50 | 25 | 42 | 41 | 70 | 30 | 17 | 12 | 320 | 112 | 90 | 88 | 70 | 103 | 365 | 75 | 54 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 22 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SW 20 | ESE 8 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | NE 7 | SW 17 | N 9 | NW 17 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 26 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 30 | 11 | 45 | 24 | 143 | 73 | 77 | 21 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 469 | 411 | 385 | 318 | 287 | 341 | 286 | 240 | 252 | 164 | 196 | 163 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 35 | 8 | 29 | 101 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 14 | 18 |
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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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