Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Rock Point/Pohakuloa. This reef and point setup is inconsistent, and it rarely fires, so when we get a window, you gotta pay attention.

Right now, the outlook is pretty bleak for the next week or so. We’ve got a stretch from August 17th through the 24th that’s showing poor surf conditions. The swell is hanging around 2 ft to 6 ft, coming out of the E to ENE with a short period of 6-8 seconds. That’s weak, crumbly energy, and the combined swell energy is low to moderate, maxing out around 450 (moderate). On top of that, we’ve got cross-shore winds – 9 to 19 mph – the whole time, which is going to chop everything up. It’s a lumpy, messy picture, not worth paddling out for.

Now, things get interesting from August 27th onward. The 27th of August is the standout. The swell jumps to 10 ft to 12 ft from the E, with a period that stretches out to 12 seconds, which is some proper groundswell energy. The combined energy rockets up to over 3225 (very strong). This is big, powerful swell – too big for beginners, and honestly, even for most intermediates. At over 8 ft, this is expert territory. The cross-shore wind is lighter here at 12 mph, but still cross, so it won’t be glassy. The only hang-up: at a reef and point break, a long-period swell like this (over 11 seconds) can make for some really nice, lined-up waves, but it might also close out if the direction isn't perfect. The optimum swell is from the NE, and we’re getting E and ENE, so it’s a bit off-angle, but still considerable.

This goes right through the 28th and 29th of August as well, with similar massive 10 ft to 12 ft swells (energy up to 2595 and 2172 – very strong). But the winds stay cross and blow 16-19 mph, keeping it from being perfect. After that, it drops off again into smaller, poorer surf into early September, with one more blip of big energy (12 ft, 1870 energy) on September 1st, but again, cross winds.

So the call is clear: The 27th of August is the best bet, but only for the experienced crew. The swell is huge, the energy is massive, and while it’s not perfectly groomed, if you can handle heavy waves, Rock Point could offer some memorable rides. Crowds are often a problem here, so expect company.

Rusty

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