Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with 726 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same outlook for Rock Point/Pohakuloa, but this time in feet and miles per hour.
The first week and a half is a total bust. From Monday the 14th through the 22nd, the waves are small and messy. The wind is blowing cross-shore, creating a lumpy, choppy surface. The swell is coming from the northeast, but it’s short-period junk, and the wave energy is low to moderate (114 to 726). There’s nothing worth paddling out for.
Things start to change on Wednesday the 23rd. The combined swell energy jumps up to 1454, which is strong. We’re looking at a 2.5m swell from the east with an 11-second period. That’s a lot of water, but the wind is still a fresh cross-shore, so it’s going to be rough and lumpy. This is strictly for experts, and even then, it’s not going to be pretty. It’s just a "marginal" improvement.
The real gem in this forecast is Sunday the 27th. The wind finally turns in our favor, going light offshore from the north at around 10 km/h. The swell is a manageable 1.3m from the north with a 10-second period, giving us clean, rideable waves. The energy is moderate (449), and the water temp is 27°, which is about normal for the season. This is the best day on offer.
Monday the 28th keeps the good run going with a 0.9m NE swell and light offshore wind. But the crown jewel is Tuesday the 29th. Tuesday morning sees a 1.2m east swell, a 10-second period, and light cross-offshore winds. That’s clean, glassy conditions and moderate energy (583). Keep in mind, Rock Point is inconsistent and can be crowded often, so you’ll want to be early for that Tuesday session.
The wait is long, but the reward is there. The 27th and 29th are your windows. Don’t waste your time on the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | E 12 | NNE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 |
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 kJ | 100 | 54 | 55 | 50 | 60 | 81 | 373 | 432 | 574 | 726 | 677 | 634 | 558 | 494 | 612 | 520 | 539 | 396 | 408 | 400 | 406 |
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:26PM0.64m | 5:09AM0.74m | 3:29PM0.59m | 6:00AM0.70m | 3:11PM0.55m | 7:21AM0.66m | 9:47AM0.66m | 11:11AM0.70m | 11:50AM0.74m | 10:58PM0.39m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:18AM0.39m | 10:01PM0.13m | 10:58AM0.46m | 10:24PM0.15m | 11:51AM0.52m | 10:50PM0.18m | 11:24PM0.22m | 00:31AM0.26m | 3:01AM0.27m | 7:44PM0.36m | 4:33AM0.25m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 100 | 54 | 55 | 34 | 52 | 32 | 154 | 194 | 147 | 125 | 124 | 246 | 243 | 230 | 208 | 166 | 166 | 166 | 107 | 144 | 52 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 22 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | SW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | W 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 19 | 73 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 56 | 8 | 37 | 19 | 38 | 58 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 42 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | NW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | NW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 8 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 |
| kJ | 14 | 19 | 72 | 137 | 134 | 131 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 28 | 51 | 50 | 42 | 81 | 373 | 432 | 574 | 726 | 677 | 634 | 558 | 494 | 612 | 520 | 539 | 396 | 408 | 400 | 406 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 18 | 14 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
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