Rock Point/Pohakuloa surfForecast / HAW – Molokai / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 08 Apr 2026 HST
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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
24.0° 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 Thursday (Apr 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 9th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 9th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 8th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
0
2
1
1
2
2
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NW
1.3
NW
1.3
NW
1.1
NW
1
NW
1.4
E
2
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1
NW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
1.4
NW
1.5
NW
1.3
NW
1.3
NW
1
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
Period(s) (?)1413121212888881110101012121111101011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)595609555349263221496393298230224240251217551573445429188302258
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
15
SE
10
SSE
10
SSW
20
S
20
ESE
35
SSE
25
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
NNE
10
E
10
NE
30
NNW
15
ESE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
15
E
15
ENE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:27PM
0.68
10:02PM
0.70
10:54PM
0.73
10:55AM
0.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:51AM
0.20
11:40AM
0.25
1:44PM
0.29
6:56AM
0.34
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Sunrise6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:09--
Sunset-6:43--6:44--6:44--6:44--6:45--6:45--6:45-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
2510--1072-----2328------
Temp. °C242524242424232423242423232219212222222222
Feels °C (?)252725262720212024262525252420222323232323
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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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