Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.11° N 156.74° W

Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rock Point/Pohakuloa sea temperature is
26.4° C
0.2° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with 2,711 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s 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 3.0m 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 0.4m 16s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Rock Point/Pohakuloa. This is a reef and point break that’s exposed to the northeast, and it’s only breaking when it gets the right swell. It’s inconsistent, so we’ve got to be patient.

Right now, through the start of the forecast, it’s a frustrating watch. The surf is there, but it’s just not coming together. On Monday the 27th, we’ve got a 5 ft east swell with a 14-second period, but the wind is howling cross-off from the northeast at 16 mph. The energy is strong (1143), but it’s a no-go for a paddle. Tuesday morning the 28th bumps up to 8 ft from the east, still a 13-second period, and the wind is a little lighter, but it’s still cross-off. The energy is very strong (2414), but the conditions are just marginal. The real tease is Tuesday afternoon. The swell hits 10 ft out of the east-northeast, and the wind is still cross-off, but it’s just too big for this break. For a reef and point, that’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s a handful.

From Wednesday the 29th onward, it’s a brutal run. The wind swings onshore, and we get a mess of cross-shore and cross-chop for days. The swell drops, the period tanks, and the energy fades. By Thursday the 30th, we’re looking at 6 ft east swell with a short 8-second period and a moderate to fresh breeze. The energy is weak (361), and the surface is lumpy. This continues all the way through the first week of August. The wind just won’t let up, and the swell period stays short and weak. It’s a tough stretch.

The one bright spot in the whole 16-day window is a very brief moment on Wednesday morning the 29th of July. The wind goes light and onshore from the south-southeast at 6 mph, with a 7 ft east-northeast swell. The period is a short 9 seconds, so it’s not gonna be a classic, but it’s the cleanest it will be. The energy is moderate (669). It’s not a standout, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. For a spot that’s inconsistent, this is a rare chance to get a few, but don’t expect perfection.

After that, it’s a long, dry spell. The wind stays strong and cross-shore, the swell is messy, and the energy drops right off. For a reef and point like this, it’s just not worth paddling out. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing with that steady cross-shore wind.

So, to be honest, there’s no real standout session here. The Tuesday afternoon swell is too big, and the rest is blown out. If you’re desperate, that Wednesday morning might be your only window. But forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the charts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, light winds from the W by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed night, fresh winds from the E by Fri night).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
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(10 max)
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2
2
3
3
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4
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
14
1.5
E
14
1.9
E
14
2.1
E
13
2.5
E
13
3
ENE
12
2.5
ENE
10
2
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
8
1.9
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
2.1
E
7
2.1
E
7
2.2
E
7
2.5
E
7
3
ENE
8
3
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
797
840
1407
1510
2270
2354
1538
666
479
464
332
329
440
457
487
634
866
976
865
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
25
ENE
20
NNE
25
NNE
10
NNW
10
SSE
10
ESE
25
E
25
ENE
30
E
30
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
E
35
ENE
30
E
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
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
4:02PM0.87m
3:45AM0.57m
4:22PM0.84m
4:32AM0.59m
Low Tide
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
9:01AM0.12m
10:34PM0.29m
9:33AM0.18m
10:57PM0.25m
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5:58
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6:00
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7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:06
7:06
7:05
 mm
2
4
1
1
Temp °C
25
25
26
25
25
26
25
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
25
25
25
25
25
Feels °C
23
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25
24
26
26
25
29
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29
26
24
24
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22
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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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