Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.11° N 156.74° W

Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rock Point/Pohakuloa sea temperature is
26.5° 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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, E swell with 1,469 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rock Point/Pohakuloa this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Rock Point/Pohakuloa in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8AM. 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 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 26th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next couple of weeks. It’s a reef and point break, which is a good thing, and it likes swell from the NE. But we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands.

The first few days are a right-off. From Monday, July 20th all the way through to Friday, July 31st, the surf is labelled as poor. The wind is coming from the east or east-northeast, and it’s cross-shore the whole time, never turning offshore. That’s a problem for a spot that needs a clean line. The combined swell energy is low to moderate – we’re seeing values like 234 all the way up to 657, but it’s all wrapped up in messy, lumpy conditions. The swell is short-period, around 6 to 8 seconds, which means weak, choppy waves. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

Now, there’s a shift starting on Saturday, July 25th. The afternoon shows a jump in the swell period to 17 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The swell height drops to 3 ft from the east, but the combined energy skyrockets to 1071. That’s a lot of energy in the water. The wind is still cross-shore, though, so it’s a “marginal” call. The wave comment says the tide might be questionable, too. It’s worth a look for the experienced crew, but it’s not a standout.

Sunday, July 26th, through Monday, July 27th, we see the swell period holding at 14-16 seconds, with swell heights of 6 ft to 6 ft from the east. The combined energy is massive: 1889, 1759, 1406, 1287. That’s strong wave energy. The wind is still cross-shore from the ENE at 15 mph, but it’s a moderate breeze, so it’s not as bad. The wave comment stays “marginal” with a score of 1 or 2 out of 10. This is a long-period swell, which is great for a point break like this, but the cross-shore wind will stop it from being epic. It’s still the best on offer in the first week.

The real standout, and the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Wednesday, July 29th. The morning has a swell of 7 ft from the ENE, with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy hits 1157 – strong. The wind is light, only 6 mph from the ENE, which is cross-shore, but it’s a light breeze with only small crossing ripples. This is the closest we get to clean conditions. The score is a 3 out of 10, but that’s the highest in the whole 16-day run. For a spot that’s “inconsistent,” this is a rare window of decent surf. The 7 ft swell is pushing the limit for beginners, but it’s fine for intermediates. The crowd situation is “often” busy here, so expect some company.

After that, Thursday, July 30th, and Friday, July 31st, the swell drops back to 3 ft to 5 ft and the period shortens up. The wind picks up again, and it’s back to poor conditions. The first week of August sees very small swell, 2 ft to 3 ft, with long periods of 12-14 seconds, but the energy drops to 175-400. The wind is still cross-shore, and it’s all poor. We’re looking at a gap of about 4 days with no real recommendation from August 1st to the 4th.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a wash. The best window is the morning of Wednesday, July 29th, with a 7 ft ENE groundswell and light cross-shore winds. It’s not perfect, but it’s the only time the stars align a little. For the rest, conditions are too messy or too small. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
8
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
6
1.9
E
6
2.1
ENE
6
2.2
ENE
6
2.1
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
2.3
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
8
1
E
17
1.5
E
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
173
234
214
247
220
227
227
153
194
261
320
383
374
407
545
542
504
594
1216
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
E
35
E
30
ENE
30
E
40
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
E
35
ENE
30
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:51AM0.56m
5:54PM0.64m
9:53AM0.61m
5:31PM0.59m
11:32AM0.67m
12:23PM0.73m
12:59PM0.78m
1:31PM0.82m
11:21PM0.43m
Low Tide
00:58AM0.24m
12:14PM0.49m
1:36AM0.22m
2:14PM0.57m
2:23AM0.22m
3:21AM0.20m
4:25AM0.18m
5:21AM0.15m
8:58PM0.42m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
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5:54
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
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7:09
7:09
7:09
7:08
7:08
7:08
7:07
 mm
2
1
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
Feels °C
23
25
25
24
25
25
23
24
23
23
22
21
22
22
22
21
22
22
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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