
Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, ENE swell with 588 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
First off, the bad news: we've got a whole lot of nothing-good to wade through for the next two weeks. Rock Point/Pohakuloa is the only break on offer, and it’s an inconsistent reef and point setup that needs the right swell. Truth is, the outlook is a real bummer for a long stretch. From Friday afternoon the 10th of July, right through until the morning of Monday the 20th of July, every single session is a write-off. The wind is a persistent cross-shore, mostly a fresh breeze, churning up a lumpy cross-chop. The swell’s there, ranging from a moderate 4 ft up to 8 ft, and the combined wave energy is decent (anywhere from 223 to 621), but the quality is just rubbish for a shortboard or a longboard. The period is short too, mostly 7 seconds – just wind chop, not the groundswell you want for this reef.
Then, finally, things get marginal. Monday morning the 20th of July we scrape a score of 1 out of 10. The swell is 8 ft from the ENE with a 7-second period, and while the energy is strong (506), that cross-shore wind from the ENE at 12 mph is still a problem. It's a better tide window perhaps, but the text calls it “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions”. That’s a big caveat for a break that's already inconsistent. It might be slightly better than the rest, but don't plan your day around it.
Tuesday morning the 21st of July is more of the same – a 6 ft ENE swell but the same cross-shore wind and another marginal score. The wave energy is actually higher (512), but the cross-breeze will still be making it bumpy.
After that, it drops off again. By Wednesday the 22nd, the swell plummets to under 3 ft, and even though the period stretches to 14 seconds on a very long groundswell, the energy is weak (385 and 275) and the wind is still cross. That long-period swell would be special if it had size and clean wind, but it doesn’t.
We do get a tiny window late on Friday afternoon the 24th of July. The wind finally shifts to a cross-offshore from the NE at 12 mph, cleaning things up. The swell is a weak 4 ft from the NE with only a 7-second period and an energy reading of just 182, but the description finally says "clean". If you’re desperate for a tiny, clean wave, that’s your only chance.
Saturday the 25th of July fizzles out completely with a 0.7 ft swell from the NNW and almost no energy (8). It's quiet.
Best of a bad bunch: Honestly, the only session that has a clean look is Friday afternoon the 24th of July. Even then, don’t expect much size. If you're a beginner or intermediate, the 6 ft+ days earlier in the week are all blown out and ugly. For experts, there's nothing even close to good enough to justify a paddle.
This is just a tough time for the spot. It’s inconsistent anyway, so a long blank run isn't that unusual. Forecasts can always change, but right now, I’d save the wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NNE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
421 | 397 | 385 | 407 | 588 | 572 | 572 | 464 | 331 | 280 | 142 | 135 | 271 | 145 | 145 | 97 | 105 | 112 | 151 | 221 | 202 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:48PM0.48m | 1:27PM0.94m | 11:21PM0.47m | 2:10PM0.99m | 00:30AM0.47m | 2:51PM1.02m | 1:30AM0.49m | 3:29PM1.02m | 2:24AM0.51m | 4:05PM0.99m | 3:17AM0.52m | 4:37PM0.94m | 4:13AM0.53m | 5:05PM0.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:04PM0.48m | 5:22AM0.03m | 8:38PM0.43m | 6:16AM-0.01m | 9:11PM0.40m | 7:07AM-0.04m | 9:43PM0.37m | 7:54AM-0.04m | 10:16PM0.35m | 8:39AM-0.01m | 10:48PM0.32m | 9:21AM0.06m | 11:20PM0.30m | 10:01AM0.15m | |||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
7:12 | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | W 15 | W 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
59 | 36 | 109 | 107 | 129 | 124 | 119 | 110 | 104 | 100 | 104 | 117 | 118 | 165 | 62 | 85 | 62 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | SW 19 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 19 | W 18 | SW 14 | W 16 | SW 13 | N 7 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 14 |
30 | 54 | 35 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 11 | 64 | 98 | 92 | 134 | 44 | 39 | 161 | 157 | 150 | 148 | 104 | 103 | 66 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 24 | W 16 | W 12 | N 8 | W 16 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
10 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 82 | 89 | 75 | 65 | 96 | 119 | 43 | 75 | 85 | 64 | 64 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
421 | 397 | 385 | 407 | 588 | 572 | 572 | 464 | 331 | 280 | 142 | 135 | 271 | 145 | 145 | 97 | 105 | 112 | 151 | 221 | 202 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
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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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