Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, ENE swell with 1,849 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 13s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about Rock Point/Pohakuloa.
First up, the water temp is sitting right around 80°, which is about average for this time of year. Nothing unusual there.
Honestly, the start of this forecast period is flat out ugly. We're looking at a solid week of lumpy, cross-shore wind and messy conditions from Wednesday the 22nd right through to maybe the end of the month. The energy is weak to moderate (293 to 557), but the wind is just ruining everything. That northeast wind is a cross-shore that just chops it all up. It's a write-off.
Things finally start to look interesting around Monday the 29th of July. On Wednesday the 29th afternoon, the wind swings around to a true offshore from the north at 12 mph. That's a game-changer. The swell is building to a solid 8ft from the ENE with a solid 11-second period. The energy is pumping strong (1384), and the comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." That's the standout. Over 8ft means it's for experts only, but the reef and point setup at Rock Point is the perfect place for that kind of groundswell. The north wind is offshore, so it will be clean. It's an inconsistent spot, so don't expect a non-stop conveyor belt, but when the sets come through, they'll be well-shaped and powerful. No crowds mentioned, so you might have it to yourself.
Now, the rest of the following week (August 1st onwards) is a bit of a mixed bag. The energy stays moderate to strong (877 to 1063), but that cross-shore easterly wind returns, making it lumpy again. There's a potential window on Wednesday the 5th of August morning with a cross-offshore wind from the NE at 12 mph and a 5ft ENE swell, but it's a long way out and the confidence is lower. For now, that Wednesday the 29th of July afternoon is the only real highlight in the whole 16 days.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ENE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 12 |
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 kJ | 293 | 169 | 755 | 341 | 291 | 331 | 360 | 433 | 456 | 441 | 425 | 441 | 506 | 602 | 775 | 828 | 1002 | 1674 | 1070 | 1191 | 1722 |
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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-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:32AM0.67m | 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 | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:21AM0.20m | 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 | |||||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | E 12 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | NNE 9 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 12 |
| kJ | 109 | 169 | 118 | 100 | 97 | 159 | 123 | 119 | 103 | 148 | 121 | 234 | 506 | 602 | 775 | 828 | 1002 | 59 | 1070 | 1191 | 1722 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 23 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | SSW 14 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NNE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 37 | 138 | 47 | 40 | 39 | 8 | 20 | 45 | 67 | 58 | 84 | 150 | 151 | 100 | 98 | 86 | 84 | 41 | 194 | 37 | 38 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | S 14 | NNW 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 16 | E 16 | E 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | SSW 14 | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 44 | 41 | 64 | 48 | 46 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 37 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 13 | — | NNE 9 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 293 | 167 | 755 | 341 | 291 | 331 | 360 | 433 | 456 | 441 | 425 | 441 | 452 | 358 | 326 | 289 | 183 | 1674 | — | 252 | 95 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 |
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