
Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, E swell with 2,534 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 3.5m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' to you live from the lineup. Let's get straight into it.
You know, lookin' at the charts for Rock Point/Pohakuloa, it's a pretty tough stretch ahead. We've got some size on the table, but the wind is gonna be an absolute dog most of the time, keeping things messy and lumpy. This is a reef and point setup that loves a good NE groundswell, and we do get pulses of that, but the cross-shore breeze just won't let it clean up for days on end.
Right off the bat, we start with poor conditions. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd have solid 7 ft to 8 ft ENE windswell, but a stiff 22 mph cross-shore wind has the surface looking like a washing machine. Then Friday the 4th through to Monday the 7th, we get a real injection of energy. The swell really kicks, with combined energy readings hitting between 1400 and 2155, so there's plenty of power. Friday morning even shows 8 ft of ENE swell with a very long 14-second period. This is proper groundswell. At that size, it's getting into expert territory and might be a bit much for beginners. The long period will make it wrap nicely around this point, and the sets will be clean and wide, but the cross-wind will still put a chop on the face. It's always a bit of a shame when a good-looking swell gets muscled by the wind.
The best we're going to see in this whole run looks like Friday the 11th and into Saturday the 12th. On Friday afternoon, you've got 7 ft of ENE swell at a decent 12-second period and the energy is cranking right up (2055). The wind finally drops to a light 9 mph from the east. It's still cross-shore, but a gentle breeze like that is manageable, just a slight cross-chop on the face. It's not glassy, but it's the cleanest we're gonna get. This is your window if you can get on it. The break is inconsistent, so you'll be waiting for the sets, but when they come, they'll be worth it on this point. Just keep in mind it can get crowded here often, so you won't be alone chasing those waves.
After that little window, it pretty much falls apart. From Sunday the 13th onwards through the end of the outlook, the swell fades and the wind stays cranky. We're looking at puny 4 ft to 6 ft stuff with 16 to 19 mph cross-shore winds again. It's a long, flat, bumpy run to the finish line.
So, save your energy for that Friday the 11th window. It's not perfect, but it's the best of a messy bunch.
Stay wet.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the E on Sat night, strong winds from the S by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 14 | E 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
661 | 566 | 498 | 475 | 555 | 2148 | 797 | 2244 | 1873 | 1819 | 1605 | 1392 | 1338 | 1617 | 2008 | 1837 | 884 | 692 | 245 | 197 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:04PM0.60m | 8:03AM0.70m | 10:11AM0.74m | 11:27AM0.81m | 12:14PM0.86m | 11:11PM0.43m | 12:51PM0.90m | 00:16AM0.50m | 1:23PM0.91m | 1:05AM0.58m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:37PM0.14m | 00:35AM0.16m | 2:12AM0.18m | 3:59AM0.17m | 7:38PM0.36m | 5:15AM0.13m | 7:43PM0.32m | 6:12AM0.11m | 7:59PM0.28m | |||||||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 11 | ENE 8 |
99 | 85 | 41 | 81 | 36 | 34 | 797 | 55 | 73 | 111 | 1605 | 1392 | 370 | 501 | 569 | 765 | 2010 | 3620 | 1110 | 197 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | NW 10 | E 18 | SSW 14 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | N 8 | N 9 | NNW 15 | NW 13 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | E 8 | W 9 |
66 | 4 | 6 | 39 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 24 | 35 | 32 | 161 | 251 | 5 | 15 | 21 | 45 | 884 | 692 | 245 | 189 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | W 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | W 18 | N 13 | N 12 | SW 20 | SSW 17 | — | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | NW 16 | N 11 | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 14 | NE 9 | SSW 9 |
5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 29 | — | 22 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 86 | 148 | 187 | 120 | 168 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | — | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | E 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — |
661 | 566 | 498 | 475 | 555 | 2148 | 372 | 2244 | 1873 | 1819 | 983 | — | 1338 | 1617 | 2008 | 1837 | 181 | 191 | 171 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 28 | 43 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 51 | 15 | 40 | 30 | 5 |
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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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