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 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rock Point/Pohakuloa sea temperature is
26.9°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 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with 541 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 0.4m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I'm looking straight at the Rock Point forecast for the next couple of weeks. Let me tell you right off the bat, it’s a frustrating stretch. We’re looking at a whole lot of nothing for a long, long time.

We kick off right now with Thursday the 27th and roll into Saturday the 5th of September. That’s a solid ten days where this place is just not giving us anything. The swell is there, bumping around 5 ft to 7 ft from the east, but the wind is relentless, hammering in from the East-North-East at 15 to 19 mph. It's a persistent cross-shore mess. The wave energy is moderate (numbers like 172 to 497), but it’s all lumpy, choppy, poor quality junk. The period is short, around 6 to 8 seconds, so there's no punch or shape to it. This is a reef and point setup, but with conditions like this, it’s one to skip.

We start to see a glimmer of hope on Thursday the 3rd of September. The swell energy is starting to build, hitting 535, and the period stretches to 10 seconds, which is a step in the right direction. Late that afternoon, things get “marginal” according to the charts.

Then, finally, on Friday the 4th of September morning, we get a standout. The wind swings around to the North-East at a manageable 12 mph, going cross-offshore. The swell is 5 ft from the east with a very long period of 12 seconds. This is a proper groundswell, packing real energy (789). The report says "clean," and that’s the first time we’ve seen that word. That long period will really help shape up the point. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, no big anomaly.

But keep your eyes on Wednesday the 9th of September morning. That’s your true highlight. The forecast has the wind from the North-East at a light 9 mph, cross-offshore, the report says “clean,” and it's calling for “very good surf conditions.” Swell is 4 ft from the east with a 10-second period, and the energy is solid at 620. This is a fantastic window for intermediate surfers. A 4 ft wave with a clean face and that point setup will be a lot of fun. Crowds are likely here, but for a session like that, it’s worth sharing the lineup.

So, the bottom line: suffer through the onshore junk for the first ten days, then make a plan for that Friday the 4th morning, and absolutely don't miss that magic window on Wednesday the 9th morning. That’s the one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
6
1.5
E
6
1.5
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6
1.4
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6
1.5
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6
1.7
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6
1.7
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2
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6
1.8
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7
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7
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1.7
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7
1.6
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7
1.8
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8
1.7
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8
1.8
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8
1.8
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8
1.7
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8
2.1
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
201
160
165
150
149
179
230
291
276
349
349
265
223
392
381
477
477
423
541
Wind (km/h)
30
E
30
ENE
25
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25
E
25
ENE
30
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25
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30
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30
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30
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30
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25
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30
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25
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25
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Wind State
cross
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High Tide
1:43AM0.58m
2:35PM0.87m
2:21AM0.63m
2:55PM0.85m
2:59AM0.67m
3:14PM0.82m
3:40AM0.70m
3:32PM0.77m
4:24AM0.72m
3:49PM0.71m
5:15AM0.72m
4:02PM0.65m
Low Tide
8:41PM0.30m
7:43AM0.11m
8:58PM0.26m
8:17AM0.14m
9:16PM0.22m
8:51AM0.19m
9:37PM0.18m
9:28AM0.26m
10:00PM0.15m
10:07AM0.34m
10:26PM0.13m
10:52AM0.43m
10:58PM0.13m
clear
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rain showers
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6:47
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4
Temp °C
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26
Feels °C
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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