Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu at Rock Point/Pohakuloa. I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a tough one. We’re looking at a long dry spell of onshore junk from the ENE, cranking at 18 to 25 mph, keeping things blown out and lumpy. For nearly ten straight days, the conditions are just cooked. If you’re a kite surfer, that solid cross-shore energy (typically between 200 and 400 on the combined energy scale) might get you excited, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a write-off. The water temp is sitting around a normal 80°, so nothing weird there.

Now, if you’ve got patience, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. But it’s a long wait. The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Tuesday, September 2nd. The wind finally swings around to a gentle offshore from the NNW, blowing at just 9 mph. That’s the ticket. The swell is a solid 5 ft, coming from the NE with a period of 9 seconds – that’s a decent combo of shape and power, with moderate energy reading around 432. For a break that’s described as inconsistent, this is the one to circle on your calendar. The offshore wind will have the faces clean and lined up. Keep in mind, at 5 ft, it’s pushing into intermediate territory.

Before that, on Monday, September 1st, there’s a change in the swell direction to the NE, and the power jumps up significantly with combined energy pushing into the four-digit range (up to 1836). The wave heights get up to 8 ft, and the period hits 10 seconds. However, the wind is still cross or cross-offshore at that point, so the quality is only marginal. That Monday afternoon session on the 1st, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NE and a 7 ft swell, might be the next best option, but the wind isn't as perfect as the glassy stuff on the 2nd.

For all you beginners out there, this stretch isn't for you. The swell stays over 5 ft for most of the period, and when it does drop, the wind is terrible. The standout window is Wednesday, September 3rd, with gentle offshore winds and clean 5 ft waves. It’s the only real taste of quality in a pretty bleak outlook.

So, the call: A long gap of poor surf, then a promise of a clean, punchy day on the 2nd. Set your alarm for that Wednesday morning.
Rusty.

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