Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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