Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty.

To be honest, looking at the next couple of weeks at Rock Point/Pohakuloa, it’s a bit of a tough stretch. For the first week, we’ve got some consistent ENE swell pushing through, kicking up between 5 ft and 7 ft, but the problem is the wind. It’s blowing a solid 19 mph from the ENE, right onshore and creating a lumpy, cross-chop mess. The wave energy is moderate, hitting 385 on the 30th of August, but with that wind, it’s just not surfable. For the next few days, right through to the 1st of September, it’s the same story—constant onshore breeze ruining any chance of a clean wave. It’s a frustrating start.

Then, things start to look up a little. On the 2nd of September, Wednesday morning, something shifts. The wind drops to 9 mph from the NE, going cross-offshore, and the forecast says “clean.” The swell is 5 ft from the ENE with an 8-second period, and the energy is a solid 375 (moderate). This is the only real window in the first week where it might be worth a paddle. Keep in mind, this break is inconsistent and when it’s good, it can get crowded often, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

As we push into the second week, around the 3rd and 4th of September, we see the period jump to 10 seconds, which is a bit more of a groundswell. Swell heights are 5 ft to 6 ft from the East and ENE, and the wave energy kicks up into the 700 to 900 range. The problem is the wind stays cross-shore, mostly from the ENE at 16 mph, so the reports say “marginal” or “questionable” conditions. It’s all very average, not a standout by any means.

The best of the entire outlook might be the 7th, 8th, and 9th of September. The swell period stretches out to 11 and 12 seconds, which is long-period groundswell, and the energy is massive, over 1000 (strong) and hitting 1394 on the 9th. That’s a powerful swell. But again, the wind is a dealbreaker. On the 7th, it’s a gentle 9 mph cross-shore, so it’s only marginally better. But by the 9th, it’s back to 19–22 mph from the ENE with that lumpy cross-chop. That strong, long-period groundswell would be unreal at a point break or reef, but with that much wind, the surface is going to be a mess. For a reef and point setup like this, the long period should give long, clean lines, but the wind will chop it up.

Honestly, unless you’re desperate, the only morning worth considering is the 2nd of September, Wednesday, when the wind finally goes offshore. The rest of the time, that constant cross-shore wind is just making life difficult. With the swell size staying in the 5 ft to 7 ft range, it’s doable for intermediates on a good day, but the quality just isn’t there.

Stay hopeful, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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