
Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,994 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Rock Point, or as the locals know it, Pohakuloa. This is a reef‑and‑point setup, inconsistent as it gets, and when it’s on it’s a treat – but we’ve got a long dry spell to get through first.
Right now, from Thursday 23 July through to the end of the month, it’s pretty grim. The wind is hammering cross‑shore day after day, fresh breeze strength, and the swell is short‑period, lumpy, and messy. The combined energy sits around 300–400 (weak) early on, then climbs a bit but the wind just ruins it. The water temperature is 80°F with a tiny anomaly of +0.7°F, so pretty average for this time of year. Not a single wave worth paddling out for in that first week.
There’s a flicker of hope on Tuesday 28 July – morning shows a cross‑off wind from the NE, swell from the east at 6ft, 12‑second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1127 (strong). The score is still marginal, but the wind is clean. Afternoon pushes 6ft with the same 12‑second period and energy up to 1335, but the wind picks up to fresh again. Still, if you’re desperate, that Tuesday morning might be the only window in the first ten days. Crowds are likely here when it’s good, so expect company.
Then we hit another flat‑windy stretch until the first week of August. The morning of Monday 3 August shows a 4ft swell from the east with a 16‑second period – that’s proper groundswell, very long period. The energy is 1017 (strong). But the wind is cross, moderate, and the surf is marginal. The long period at a beachy point can make it tricky – the sets will be widely spaced and the wave shape might be too straight for this spot. Still, a slight chance if you’re patient.
The real standout, the one I’d circle on the calendar, is Wednesday 5 August. Morning has 7ft from the ENE at 12 seconds, cross wind, energy 1154 (strong) – still marginal. But the afternoon? That’s the pick of the whole 16‑day window. Swell drops slightly to 6ft, but it swings to the NE – that’s the optimum direction for this break. Period is 11 seconds, and the wind turns cross‑off from the NE, giving clean, smooth conditions. Energy is 1159 (strong). The break is inconsistent, so it might not be pumping all day, but when a set comes through it’ll be rippable. Crowds are likely, so get in early. This is a solid intermediate‑level wave – 6ft is fun, not too big, not too small. Water temp still around 80°F, normal.
After that, Thursday 6 and Friday 7 August look poor again, with cross winds and lumpy chop. So if you’ve got a window, Wednesday 5 August afternoon is your best bet. Forecasts this far out can shift, but that’s the one to watch.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun morning, light winds from the S by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
331 | 293 | 265 | 407 | 419 | 432 | 425 | 436 | 522 | 393 | 492 | 546 | 595 | 569 | 1521 | 841 | 1062 | 1291 | 1313 | 755 | 507 | |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:23PM0.73m | 12:59PM0.78m | 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 | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:25AM0.18m | 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 | ||||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | E 14 | SSW 18 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 14 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
100 | 149 | 159 | 123 | 119 | 103 | 57 | 121 | 106 | 334 | 492 | 546 | 595 | 569 | 41 | 841 | 1062 | 1291 | 1313 | 40 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | SSW 14 | E 16 | E 15 | SW 19 | E 13 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NNE 8 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
40 | 39 | 8 | 20 | 45 | 67 | 96 | 84 | 150 | 104 | 100 | 98 | 86 | 84 | 80 | 37 | 37 | 263 | 37 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | S 14 | NNW 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 16 | E 16 | E 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
10 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 44 | 41 | 64 | 46 | 46 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 37 | 17 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | — | — | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
331 | 293 | 265 | 407 | 419 | 432 | 425 | 436 | 522 | 393 | 387 | 352 | 320 | 281 | 1521 | 286 | 273 | — | — | 755 | 507 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 155 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 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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