Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, E swell with 643 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 17s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, let’s get into it. I’ve been staring at the charts for Rock Point/Pohakuloa, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough stretch for the most part. This spot is a reef and point set-up that can be a gem, but it needs the stars to align, and it’s just not happening for a while. We’re looking at a classic case of a lot of energy with a bad wind angle, and that means a whole lot of chop and not much to get excited about.
The opening days are a write-off. Through August 20th, we’ve got cross-shore and cross-on winds, with swell anywhere from 2.6ft to 9.8ft, but all of it is messy. The wave comment says it all: “poor surf conditions.” The energy is there, but it’s all over the place, 1599 at times, but it’s just lumpy, cross-choppy chaos. Not worth paddling out for. The only slightly decent-looking window is on the morning of the 20th when it cleaned up a little – light cross-off breeze and 2.6ft of swell, energy about 114 – but that’s about as good as it gets, and that’s not saying much. It’s technically surfable, but you’d be scratching for a wave.
Then it just goes back to ordinary. The 22nd and 23rd see a bump in size back up to 5.2ft to 6.2ft, but the cross-shore wind is still on it, ruining the surface. This is all poor quality, and I can’t in good conscience call it a good option. We’re just watching the ocean do its thing while we wait for something better.
Now, the interesting bit comes at the very end of the window. Things get serious around August 27th. The swell really stacks up, hitting 9.8ft to 13.1ft with a period of 10 seconds. The energy numbers are huge, maxing out at 2786, so there’s no shortage of power. The issue is, the wind is still cross-shore, but it looks like the wind and tide might get more favorable. The problem is that the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. Just on the raw size alone – over 8.2ft – this is strictly for experts. But for this particular set-up, it seems it’ll just close out and become a washing machine. It’s a tantalizing prospect, seeing that much juice, but it’s probably going to be a mess.
So, to wrap it up, there’s really no standout session in the next 16 days. The period from now until late August is a write-off. The best chance might be a small, clean window on the 20th, but you’d have to be desperate. The big swell on the 27th and 28th is for experts only, and even then, it might be too much for the spot. We’re in a holding pattern, folks. The water temp is seasonable for the time of year, so no surprises there, but the surf is just not on our side. Keep the board in the car, but maybe don’t rush for the wax.
Stay thirsty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
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800 | 496 | 355 | 284 | 154 | 119 | 108 | 205 | 132 | 84 | 165 | 72 | 57 | 119 | 52 | 37 | 161 | 208 | 255 | 269 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:25PM0.72m | 5:44AM0.65m | 4:33PM0.66m | 6:50AM0.63m | 4:24PM0.60m | 8:36AM0.63m | 11:03AM0.66m | 12:04PM0.72m | 12:38PM0.76m | 10:08PM0.40m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:07PM0.19m | 11:04AM0.43m | 11:33PM0.19m | 11:50AM0.51m | 00:04AM0.21m | 00:47AM0.22m | 2:06AM0.24m | 3:51AM0.23m | 9:08PM0.40m | |||||||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | |
mm | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 14 | WSW 7 | SW 17 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 16 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
16 | 8 | 8 | 41 | 9 | 44 | 14 | 9 | 132 | 84 | 41 | 72 | 57 | 119 | 52 | 37 | 124 | 89 | 87 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 13 | SSW 15 | WSW 6 | SSW 14 | WSW 6 | SW 18 | NE 8 | NNE 6 | SW 16 | W 11 | NE 6 | E 8 | SW 16 | NNE 7 | ENE 7 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 |
19 | 31 | 21 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 49 | 9 | 37 | 42 | 9 | 40 | 55 | 94 | 35 | 27 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | S 13 | SSW 13 | W 12 | SW 16 | W 12 | NW 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
25 | 25 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 40 | 11 | 4 | 79 | 107 | 8 | 98 | 91 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | — | NE 6 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
800 | 496 | 355 | 284 | 154 | 119 | 108 | 205 | — | 39 | 165 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 161 | 208 | 255 | 269 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 15 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 24 | 17 |
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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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