Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.11° N 156.74° W

Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rock Point/Pohakuloa sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.4° 

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 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), 12s period, ENE swell with 3,521 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 1.2m and 8s. 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 12s 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 TypeTime (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) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. I've been staring at the charts for Rock Point/Pohakuloa, and I gotta be straight with you—it's a real mixed bag over the next 16 days, and the start is a tough one to swallow.

Right now, through the end of July, we've got a frustrating pattern locked in. The wind is howling out of the ENE at 18 to 22 mph, just ripping straight across the face. The swell is mushy and short-period, around 7 to 8 seconds, with a moderate combined energy (466 to 997). The water temp is sitting at a comfortable 80°F, which is about normal for this time of year, but the conditions are just lumpy cross-chop. It's poor surf, plain and simple. There's nothing to chase here for a few days.

Now, hold on a second. Things start to get interesting as we move into the start of August. Monday the 28th of July into Tuesday the 29th, the wind swings around to the NNE and eventually goes offshore from the north at 9 mph on Wednesday morning. That's the signal we've been waiting for. The swell is coming from the east-northeast, bumping up to 8 ft, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 2190 to 3341. But here's the catch: on Tuesday afternoon, the swell hits 10 ft. That's too big for this spot, only for the experts. The real standout is Wednesday morning, July 29th. The wind is gentle and offshore from the north at 9 mph, the swell is a solid 8 ft from the northeast with a period of 10 seconds, and the energy is a robust 1070. The conditions are clean. For experienced surfers, this is the best window of the whole forecast. While the break is inconsistent and can get crowded, that offshore wind with a moderate-sized, mid-period groundswell from the northeast should offer some proper, well-shaped waves.

After that morning, it gets messy again. The wind shifts back onshore and cross-shore for the rest of the week. From the 30th of July to the 2nd of August, we're back to fresh breezes and lumpy conditions. The swell drops off, and the energy fades into the low hundreds.

The second week, from the 3rd of August onward, is a real letdown. We get a few marginal days with increasing swell from the east-northeast, but the wind is a constant cross-shore from the ENE at 12 to 22 mph. The swell period is all over the place, from 6 to 16 seconds, and the combined energy stays anywhere from 278 to 1377. The surf is poor to marginal, and it's not worth getting excited about. The long-period swell on the 2nd of August (16 seconds) is a tease, but it's coming with a cross-shore wind that'll chop it up.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off until Wednesday morning, July 29th. That's your one true standout. After that, the conditions just don't line up for clean, quality waves. It's a tough run for a break that's usually better than this.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the E by Wed night).

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
2.2
ENE
7
2.1
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1.9
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8
2
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8
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8
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8
1.2
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15
1.4
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14
1.5
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14
1.8
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13
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11
2.4
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10
1.6
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9
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E
7
2
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
421
444
425
464
441
435
610
797
828
1192
1543
1952
3113
2438
1070
422
448
387
352
419
Wind (km/h)
35
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30
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30
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35
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30
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30
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35
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25
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20
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30
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25
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25
NE
25
NNE
20
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15
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15
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25
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25
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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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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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