Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, E swell with 447 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Gotta be honest, the next 16 days at Rock Point/Pohakuloa are a grind. There’s a long dry spell to sit through before we get anything worth paddling out for, so hang tight.
The first week and change is a total bust. From Sunday, August 23rd through Monday, August 31st, it’s all poor surf with a nasty cross-shore breeze and lumpy chop. Swell runs from 3ft to 7ft, but the period is short – just 6 to 7 seconds – so it’s weak, sloppy energy (combined swell energy between 176 and 447). Even when the swell drops, that wind keeps it ugly. Nothing to bother with.
Finally, things flip on Tuesday, September 1st. That’s the one standout window. Tuesday morning delivers a solid 7ft easterly swell, period up to 9 seconds, so it’s got more shape and juice. Wind turns gentle and cross-offshore from the northeast, and the report says “clean” and “expect very good surf conditions.” The energy is moderate (777). The afternoon stays clean but isn’t quite as good, so morning is the move.
This spot is a reef and point combo, exposed to swell, but it’s inconsistent and often crowded. The swell direction from the ENE matches the optimum NE direction pretty well. Water temp is likely about average for this time of year.
After that one good day, it’s back to the rough stuff. Wednesday, September 2nd through Saturday, September 5th – fresh cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions return. Swell hangs around 6ft to 7ft but period drops to 7-8 seconds, and the wind just ruins it. Poor surf. By Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th, it’s onshore and messy.
So here’s the call: if you’re keen, aim for Tuesday morning, September 1st at Rock Point. The rest is a long, bumpy wait. Keep the wax warm.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 447 | 350 | 339 | 390 | 378 | 322 | 403 | 447 | 345 | 251 | 197 | 188 | 208 | 166 | 120 | 149 | 160 | 205 | 261 |
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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 |
High Tide | 10:08PM0.40m | 1:06PM0.81m | 11:41PM0.43m | 1:30PM0.84m | 00:27AM0.48m | 1:53PM0.87m | 1:06AM0.53m | 2:14PM0.88m | 1:43AM0.58m | 2:35PM0.87m | 2:21AM0.63m | 2:55PM0.85m | 2:59AM0.67m | ||||||
Low Tide | 9:08PM0.40m | 5:04AM0.19m | 8:19PM0.38m | 5:54AM0.15m | 8:19PM0.36m | 6:33AM0.11m | 8:28PM0.33m | 7:09AM0.10m | 8:41PM0.30m | 7:43AM0.11m | 8:58PM0.26m | 8:17AM0.14m | 9:16PM0.22m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 6:51 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | NW 10 | SW 14 | SW 17 | NW 10 | SSW 17 | NW 10 | NW 10 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 |
| kJ | 96 | 115 | 78 | 96 | 79 | 53 | 43 | 39 | 64 | 27 | 54 | 77 | 25 | 109 | 34 | 32 | 65 | 92 | 117 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | SSW 14 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSW 16 | NW 10 | SSW 16 | NNE 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 85 | 59 | 56 | 54 | 51 | 46 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 41 | 25 | 24 | 53 | 35 | 83 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | N 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 15 | NNE 7 | SSW 14 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 31 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 22 | 74 | 16 | 37 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 447 | 350 | 339 | 390 | 378 | 322 | 403 | 447 | 345 | 251 | 197 | 188 | 208 | 166 | 120 | 149 | 160 | 205 | 261 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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