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Lat Long: 21.11° N 156.74° W

Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rock Point/Pohakuloa sea temperature is
26.7°C
0.1° 

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 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, NW swell with 899 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with NE swell.

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

The surf forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rock Point/Pohakuloa in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 24th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 27th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 27th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Rating
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4
2
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
E
7
1.2
ENE
7
1
NE
8
0.7
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.8
NE
10
0.9
NNW
14
1.4
NNW
12
1.6
NNW
11
1.6
NNW
11
1.5
N
11
0.9
NW
17
1.1
NW
16
1.4
NW
15
1.5
NW
14
1.4
NW
14
1.2
NW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
300
251
138
117
123
116
112
136
261
522
582
645
516
493
669
879
874
776
488
Wind (km/h)
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
5
SE
10
SSE
5
ENE
15
E
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
cross
High Tide
00:18AM0.59m
11:58AM0.73m
00:53AM0.69m
12:24PM0.72m
1:28AM0.79m
12:50PM0.69m
2:05AM0.87m
1:16PM0.65m
2:44AM0.92m
1:42PM0.61m
3:27AM0.94m
2:07PM0.57m
4:13AM0.94m
Low Tide
5:47AM0.32m
6:32PM0.18m
6:37AM0.32m
6:50PM0.12m
7:24AM0.32m
7:13PM0.07m
8:11AM0.34m
7:39PM0.02m
8:59AM0.36m
8:08PM-0.01m
9:50AM0.39m
8:41PM-0.01m
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Feels °C
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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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