
Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with 459 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. 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 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The next 16 days are looking like a bit of a grind for the Rock Point/Pohakuloa zone. We’ve got a lot of wind and not a lot of quality on the table. It’s one of those stretches where you’ve gotta be patient and pick your moments, or just find something else to do for a while.
The whole window is dominated by a persistent cross-shore wind that’s going to chop things up. The swell is coming in from the ENE, which isn't ideal for this setup. We start off with a bit of a lull, a few days of small, short-period junk. The first several days are a write-off, honestly. The water temp is sitting at 80°F, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
The first real sign of life shows up around the weekend of the 8th and 9th. The swell starts to push up a bit, but the wind is fresh and lumpy, so it’s still messy. The energy is moderate, but it’s not going to be clean. We’re looking at surf in the 6ft to 6ft range, but with that cross-chop, it’s going to be a battle. The period is short, too, around 6-8 seconds, so it’s not going to have any punch.
We’ve got a long, uneventful stretch through the middle of the month. The wind stays on it, the swell stays average, and the quality stays poor. It's not until the 16th and 17th that things get interesting, but not in a good way for most of us. The swell really starts to build, pushing up to 10ft and beyond. The energy numbers are getting into the strong range – we’re talking values like 1135 and 1582.
Now, here’s the catch. The 17th and the morning of the 18th are flagged as having favorable wind and tide, but that swell is just too big. At 10ft to 12ft, this is expert territory only. It’s a lot of water moving around, and with the period still only around 9 seconds, it’s going to be a heavy, unruly mess. For the average surfer, this is a stay-on-the-beach kind of day. There might be a crew of big-wave chargers out there, but this isn’t a paddle-out for the faint of heart.
After that peak, things start to back off a little, but the wind is still howling. The final days of the window see the swell drop back to the 7ft to 8ft range, but with that fresh cross-shore, it’s still going to be rough.
So, what’s the call? If you’re an expert surfer, the morning of Monday the 17th looks like the only real window, but even then it’s a beast. For everyone else, there’s just nothing here. The wind is the main problem, and the swell direction isn't doing us any favors. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfers than for paddle surfers, to be honest.
Keep an eye on the long-range, but don’t get your hopes up. For now, this is a blank stretch. It happens.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 |
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496 | 373 | 161 | 180 | 185 | 110 | 123 | 140 | 85 | 88 | 208 | 293 | 282 | 435 | 375 | 365 | 444 | 387 | 375 | 348 | |
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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 |
High Tide | 5:12PM0.67m | 8:21AM0.64m | 5:13PM0.61m | 10:26AM0.70m | 11:45AM0.79m | 12:36PM0.87m | 10:02PM0.43m | 1:17PM0.93m | 11:48PM0.45m | 1:54PM0.97m | 00:51AM0.50m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 00:35AM0.18m | 1:07PM0.55m | 1:28AM0.16m | 2:42AM0.14m | 4:05AM0.11m | 8:33PM0.42m | 5:16AM0.07m | 8:26PM0.39m | 6:14AM0.03m | 8:43PM0.35m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | SW 16 | ENE 9 | NNE 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 |
496 | 38 | 161 | 14 | 34 | 33 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 46 | 46 | 51 | 45 | 49 | 71 | 68 | 65 | 64 | 89 | 57 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | NNE 9 | SW 15 | NNE 8 | W 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NE 9 | NNW 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 8 |
13 | 12 | 16 | 36 | 13 | 10 | 32 | 33 | 14 | 9 | 59 | 53 | 50 | 44 | 33 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | SSW 15 | W 12 | W 11 | N 8 | W 11 | NE 11 | SW 14 | SW 20 | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 12 | N 9 | NNW 8 | W 10 |
13 | 11 | 23 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 30 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 10 | E 4 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 |
— | 373 | 16 | 180 | 185 | 110 | 123 | 140 | 85 | 88 | 208 | 293 | 282 | 435 | 375 | 365 | 444 | 387 | 375 | 348 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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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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