Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.11° N 156.74° W

Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rock Point/Pohakuloa sea temperature is
26.7°C
0.1° 

Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, E swell with 2,310 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with ENE swell.

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 Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rock Point/Pohakuloa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 3.5m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks. Rusty here. We’ve got one spot on the map for the next 16 days: Rock Point/Pohakuloa, a reef and point break. The water’s sitting at 80°, which is right about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The start of the outlook is a bit of a rough patch. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are a write-off – messy cross-shore winds, lumpy conditions, and the swell is just not cooperating. There’s a lot of energy in the water, especially on Friday morning with combined energy reading 2155, but the wind is just ruining it. The swell is coming from the ENE at 8ft with a 14-second period, which is a solid long-period groundswell, but the cross-shore breeze is making it a bumpy, unsurfable mess.

Things start to look a little more interesting from Saturday the 5th. The wind eases off a bit, dropping to 16 mph from the ENE in the afternoon, but it’s still cross-shore, keeping the surface lumpy. The swell stays around 7ft to 8ft with a nice 13-second period, and the combined energy is still hefty (1649 to 1831). It’s marginal, but there’s a glimmer of hope for the more experienced crew. Sunday the 6th is more of the same, with a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon, which might clear the air but won’t fix the wind.

Now, Monday the 7th is the standout. The morning session is looking like the best bet of the whole forecast. The swell hits 10ft from the E with a 13-second period, and the combined energy goes through the roof at 2762. That’s a lot of power. The wind is still cross-shore from the E at 19 mph, but the forecast says the wind and tide are favorable. However, this swell is too big for the break, so this is strictly for the experts. The afternoon is a no-go with cross-onshore wind and chop.

After that, the surf quality drops off a cliff. From Tuesday the 8th through to the 18th, it’s a mix of poor and marginal conditions. The swell drops right down to 3ft to 5ft, and the wind is mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore, keeping the surface choppy and messy. There’s a brief period around the 12th and 13th where the wind shifts to cross-offshore, giving us clean conditions, but the swell is only 7ft to 8ft with a short period of 7 to 9 seconds. The combined energy dips to 520 to 838. It’s rideable but not worth a special trip, and the crowds are often a problem here, so don’t expect a quiet paddle-out.

The second week is pretty quiet. The 14th has a 8ft ENE swell, but the period is short at 8 seconds, and the wind is light but cross-shore or cross-onshore, so it’s not going to be great. The rest of the week is a slow fade with smaller swells and persistent cross winds. The 18th is the last day in the outlook, with a 4ft swell from the E, a 12-second period, and gentle cross-shore wind. It’s marginal, but it’s a long way out, so don’t hold your breath.

Overall, the only real standout is Monday the 7th morning for the experts. Everything else is a hard pass for quality surfing. The spot is inconsistent, so a blank run is pretty normal here. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but right now, I’d be saving my energy for another day.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon night, light winds from the S by Tue night).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
2.4
ENE
7
2.3
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7
2.4
ENE
14
2.5
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14
1.4
E
14
2.3
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14
2.3
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13
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14
2.4
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2.5
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2.5
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12
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12
2.2
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11
1.7
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10
1.4
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9
1.7
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8
1.7
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7
1.9
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7
2.4
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7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
563
489
2284
2148
797
1956
1792
1036
1872
1815
1617
1897
2310
2196
1182
527
326
402
319
365
555
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
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25
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25
E
25
E
30
E
25
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20
SE
35
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25
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15
ESE
25
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30
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
1:51PM0.90m
1:48AM0.65m
Low Tide
00:35AM0.16m
2:12AM0.18m
3:59AM0.17m
7:38PM0.36m
5:15AM0.13m
7:43PM0.32m
6:12AM0.11m
7:59PM0.28m
7:00AM0.11m
8:17PM0.23m
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6:40
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6:35
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2
2
6
1
1
Temp °C
26
26
25
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Feels °C
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26
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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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