Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, it’s a rough start. The first week or so is a write-off. We’ve got a solid run of days with no real surf to speak of through to the middle of the month. The wind is mostly cross-shore and fresh, with a lumpy chop that’s going to make it a frustrating paddle. The swell is there, but it’s coming from the wrong direction (ENE) and the period is short, under 8 seconds, so it’s just messy windswell.

The only real standout in this entire outlook is a short window around Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th at Rock Point/Pohakuloa (reef and point). This is the one to circle on the calendar. The swell is going to be pumping, but it comes with a big caveat. On Saturday the 15th, the afternoon session sees a solid 12ft groundswell from the ENE with a long 13-second period, giving it some serious power. The wind swings to a cross-off, so the face should be clean. However, at 12ft, this is only for experienced surfers. It’s going to be a big, powerful wave. The break is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for the sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it. Crowds are likely here on a good day, so expect company.

Sunday the 16th keeps that same 12ft ENE swell, with a 12-second period. The wind actually goes fully offshore from the N in the afternoon, which is a dream scenario for getting clean, hollow walls. Again, expert-only territory. The swell direction is ENE, but the optimum swell for this spot is from the NE, so it’s not quite perfect alignment, but with that much period and offshore wind, it’ll still be a session to remember.

After that, the swell drops off fast. By Monday the 17th the wind is onshore and the quality is gone, and we’re back into the small, weak, and chopped-out pattern for the rest of the forecast. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit needed.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a dud. The 15th and 16th are the clear highlights, but only for the confident crew. After that, it’s back to waiting for the next pulse.

Rusty.

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