Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, ENE swell with 4,460 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period with E 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rock Point/Pohakuloa in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's talk in feet and miles per hour. For the next 16 days, Rock Point is the only spot we've got, and it's a story of two halves. A long stretch of grotty stuff, then a clean window if you can wait.
The first week is a total bust. From Saturday, July 25th, right through to the end of the month, the wind is howling from the east-northeast, cross-shore, making it a lumpy, messy mess. The swell is around 6 to 7 feet from the ENE, but the period is a weak 7-8 seconds. Combined wave energy is moderate (535-739), but it's all just wind chop. This continues into the 1st of August, with a strong breeze making it a nightmare. The whole thing is so blown out, with that strong cross-shore wind and a beach/reef setup, it's really more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle-surfing one.
Then we hit a quiet spell. Sunday, August 2nd, brings a 3-foot swell from the east with a long 15-second period, but it's still blown out by a cross-shore breeze. The energy is moderate (844-963), but the conditions are poor. Monday the 3rd is more of the same – marginal, with a cross-shore chop.
Now, here's the one to circle. Tuesday, August 4th. The wind finally swings to the northeast, turning cross-offshore and cleaning everything up. We're looking at a 6-foot swell from the east-northeast with a 12-second period, giving it a solid, moderate energy (943-1013). The conditions are clean. For an intermediate surfer, this is your window. It's not too big, not too small, and the offshore wind is going to make for some nice, lined-up waves. The only thing to remember is that Rock Point is inconsistent, so don't expect a set every minute. And it does get crowded here often, so if you're keen, get in early.
After that, it's back to the grind. From Wednesday, August 5th, through to the end of the forecast, the wind returns to the east-northeast and the quality drops back to poor. The swell sticks around 4 to 7 feet, but the period drops to 7-10 seconds and the cross-shore chop returns.
So, the clear winner is Tuesday, August 4th at Rock Point. It's a solid call with clean waves and a manageable size. The rest of the window is a bit of a bummer, but that's the game sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 472 | 477 | 493 | 441 | 435 | 610 | 797 | 816 | 1158 | 1520 | 1952 | 3997 | 4087 | 838 | 879 | 643 | 439 | 439 | 547 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:31PM0.82m | 11:21PM0.43m | 2:00PM0.86m | 00:20AM0.45m | 2:28PM0.88m | 1:04AM0.48m | 2:54PM0.90m | 1:43AM0.51m | 3:18PM0.91m | 2:22AM0.53m | 3:41PM0.90m | 3:02AM0.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:21AM0.15m | 8:58PM0.42m | 6:08AM0.11m | 9:01PM0.40m | 6:48AM0.08m | 9:14PM0.38m | 7:24AM0.06m | 9:32PM0.36m | 7:58AM0.05m | 9:51PM0.34m | 8:30AM0.07m | 10:12PM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 7:08 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | E 14 | SSW 18 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | E 15 |
| kJ | 103 | 58 | 121 | 106 | 435 | 610 | 797 | 816 | 1158 | 1520 | 1952 | 3997 | 4087 | 838 | 767 | 33 | 34 | 49 | 112 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | SW 19 | E 13 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NNE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NNE 8 | S 4 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 67 | 96 | 84 | 150 | 104 | 100 | 98 | 86 | 84 | 158 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 143 | 9 | 15 | 49 | 36 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SW 16 | E 16 | E 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 9 | N 10 | E 16 | N 9 |
| kJ | 41 | 64 | 46 | 46 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 41 | — | — | — | 37 | 40 | 1 | 2 | 47 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NNE 8 | — | — | SSW 3 | E 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 472 | 477 | 493 | 441 | 429 | 387 | 311 | 289 | 171 | — | 173 | — | — | 5 | 879 | 643 | 439 | 439 | 547 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 66 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 |
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