Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be honest, the next two weeks are looking like a total bust for any decent paddle. We've got a long stretch of cross-shore winds, lumpy water, and swells that just aren't lining up. It's one of those frustrating patches where the ocean's got some energy, but it's all messy and not doing us any favors.

The main story is a long run of poor surf. Starting from Wednesday the 9th and running all the way through to Monday the 14th, it's a wasteland. We're seeing wave heights between 2ft and 6ft, but the winds are cross-shore and the conditions are just chopped up. There's really nothing to get excited about. The swell energy is there, but it's weak to moderate, like the 348 reading on Thursday morning, and it's just not translating into anything clean.

Now, there is one tiny blip on the radar. On Tuesday the 15th, things finally look like they might come together for a brief moment. We're looking at a 4ft swell from the NE with a period of 7 seconds, but here's the kicker – the wind is light and cross-offshore. That's the recipe for clean, glassy surf. The energy reading is at 244, so it's moderate, but the lack of wind is a huge positive. It won't be big, but it could be fun. This is our only real standout, but it's a short window.

After that glimmer of hope, it's right back into the grind. From Wednesday the 16th onwards, it's a solid block of poor conditions. The wind picks up to fresh breezes, the swell gets a bit bigger at times, but it's all compromised by strong cross-shore winds, leaving the surface lumpy. While the swell does build to 6ft on the 18th and 19th, with strong energy readings of 484 and 491, it's not worth getting wet for. It’s just messy.

Looking further out, the wind stays fresh and onshore-ish, keeping everything junky. There's no light at the end of the tunnel in this forecast. The spot we're talking about is Rock Point/Pohakuloa, and it's an inconsistent reef and point set up that only works with a NE swell. The problem is, every time the swell shows up, the wind ruins it.

So, for the next 16 days, it's a write-off. The only day I'd even consider it is Tuesday the 15th, and even then, you have to be quick because it's a short window. Otherwise, it's a good time to work on your board repairs or just watch the horizon. The good news is, this spot is inconsistent anyway, so a blank run like this isn't too unusual.

Keep your chin up, and I'll be back when the ocean decides to play nice.

Rusty.

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