
Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 1,009 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM. 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 16s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s been a rough run for Rock Point/Pohakuloa. This is a reef and point setup that’s already inconsistent, and when it does work, it needs that NE swell to line up. Looking at the next 16 days, the news isn't good.
We’re starting off on Friday the 31st of July, and the ocean is just a mess. The wind is hammering out of the east at 22 mph, creating a lumpy cross-chop. The swell is running 7 ft to 8 ft, but it’s coming from the east with a short, weak period of only 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (745), but with this wind, it’s just poor surf conditions. It’s big enough to be a handful for beginners, but it’s not surfable for anyone.
That same story continues right through the first week of August. The wind stays locked in from the east at 12 to 25 mph, so the surface is always messy. The size fluctuates between 5 ft and 10 ft, but the period is mostly short (6 to 8 seconds), and the direction is never that clean NE that Rock Point needs. By Monday the 3rd, the swell drops to 5 ft to 6 ft, and the energy dips to moderate (549), but it’s still cross-shore wind. It’s not worth paddling out.
The water temperature is sitting at 80°, which is about 0.5° above normal, so it’s pretty average for this time of year. That’s the only thing that’s not a headache.
We get a tiny glimmer on Tuesday the 4th of August. The swell jumps to a 11-second period from the ENE, which is a groundswell. At 5 ft to 6 ft with moderate energy (643), it’s the only time it looks like it might have a bit of shape. But that damn cross-breeze is still there at 12 mph, so it’s only a marginal call. It’s the best of the bunch, but it’s not a standout.
After that, it’s back to the same old story. The wind never lets up, the swell stays small and weak, and by the second week, from August 7th onward, the energy drops to weak (199 to 463) and the period stays short. There’s a 2 ft to 3 ft swell on the 15th of August, but it’s barely a ripple and the wind is still howling. The whole 16-day window is essentially a bust. There are no good surf options here. When a spot is this inconsistent, a blank run like this is just part of the deal. Forecasts can change, but for now, I’d leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
496 | 627 | 971 | 990 | 939 | 889 | 804 | 682 | 574 | 422 | 306 | 934 | 643 | 541 | 463 | 300 | 281 | 136 | 196 | 193 | 251 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:02PM0.87m | 3:45AM0.57m | 4:22PM0.84m | 4:32AM0.59m | 4:41PM0.79m | 5:28AM0.60m | 4:58PM0.73m | 6:39AM0.61m | 5:12PM0.67m | 8:21AM0.64m | 5:13PM0.61m | 10:26AM0.70m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:01AM0.12m | 10:34PM0.29m | 9:33AM0.18m | 10:57PM0.25m | 10:08AM0.26m | 11:24PM0.22m | 10:47AM0.36m | 11:55PM0.20m | 11:37AM0.46m | 00:35AM0.18m | 1:07PM0.55m | 1:28AM0.16m | 2:42AM0.14m | ||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | W 12 | SSW 17 | N 6 | SW 16 | NNE 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
225 | 85 | 77 | 51 | 47 | 48 | 183 | 129 | 87 | 117 | 104 | 11 | 28 | 7 | 38 | 16 | 35 | 55 | 33 | 32 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NNE 8 | N 8 | W 11 | W 12 | NNW 8 |
90 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 27 | 25 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | N 8 | W 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 17 | W 12 | SSW 15 | W 12 | W 12 | N 8 | NNW 8 | W 12 |
24 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 51 | 44 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 28 | 11 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 6 |
496 | 627 | 971 | 990 | 939 | 889 | 804 | 682 | 574 | 422 | 306 | 934 | 643 | 541 | 463 | 300 | 281 | 136 | 196 | 193 | 251 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 43 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 51 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 43 | 28 | 24 | 15 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 28 |
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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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