Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.11° N 156.74° W

Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rock Point/Pohakuloa sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.4° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (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), 12s period, ENE swell with 2,736 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. 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 12s 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 0.6m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Rock Point/Pohakuloa. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this is a tough stretch. The trade winds are gonna be blowing hard and cross-shore for most of the time, keeping things messy. We’re looking at a long dry spell before anything even remotely rideable shows up.

The water temp is sitting at 80° which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We’ve got a solid week of poor conditions ahead. For the first five days, from Saturday the 25th to Wednesday the 30th of July, it’s mostly cross-shore winds in the 18 to 22 mph range, with swell coming from the ENE. The swell is actually there – 7 ft to 8 ft and over 8 ft – but it’s short-period junk around 8 seconds, and the wind is just ruining it. The wave energy is moderate to strong (535 to 2724), but it’s all lumpy, wind-affected chop. Not worth paddling out for.

The first real glimmer comes on Monday the 27th of July. The wind swings to a cross-offshore from the NE at 15 mph, which cleans things up. The swell is 5 ft from the East at a long 13 seconds. That’s a nice groundswell period. The energy is strong (1030), but the break is inconsistent and it’s a reef and point setup, which is perfect for that long-period swell. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ll see all week. The crowd factor is “often” so expect some company. This is really the only window where you might get a clean wave, but it’s marginal.

After that, it’s back to poor conditions through the end of July and into the first week of August. The wind stays strong from the ENE, swinging onshore from the south on the 29th, which is a total write-off. Swell sizes bump up over 10 ft on the 1st of August, but with 25 mph cross-shore winds, it’s just a washing machine. That’s more kite-surfing territory than paddle surfing.

We do get another small window on Monday the 3rd of August. The swell drops to 3 ft, but it’s from the East with a very long 14-second period. The wind is lighter at 12 mph, but it’s still cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. The energy is moderate (650). It’s a low-score day, but if you’re desperate, that long period might offer a few clean lines on the point.

The rest of the forecast from the 4th to the 9th of August is a grind. The swell period drops short again, the wind stays cross-shore, and the energy fades. There’s nothing to get excited about. The break is inconsistent, so a blank run like this isn’t out of the ordinary for this spot.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is Monday the 27th of July for a few clean-ish waves on the point, but keep your expectations in check. Everything else is a battle with the wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu night).

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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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8
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1.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
477
566
522
441
610
797
690
987
1329
1592
2469
2295
1071
660
667
408
408
487
611
723
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Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
35
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30
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30
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35
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25
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25
NE
30
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25
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25
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25
NNE
15
NNW
20
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20
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30
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35
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High Tide
1:31PM0.82m
11:21PM0.43m
2:00PM0.86m
00:20AM0.45m
2:28PM0.88m
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
Low Tide
8:58PM0.42m
6:08AM0.11m
9:01PM0.40m
6:48AM0.08m
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
rain showers
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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