Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey everyone, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna be straight with you – if you’re looking for clean, classic surf at Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next couple of weeks, you’re going to be fighting the wind the whole time. This is a reef and point set-up that loves a good NE swell, and while there’s plenty of size coming, the conditions are just not cooperating. It’s a frustrating run of cross-shore wind that’s going to leave things lumpy and chopped out.

The water temperature is sitting at 80°F, which is pretty much bang on normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.

The first few days are a write-off. Thursday the 3rd kicks off with a 8ft ENE swell, but with a fresh 22 mph cross-breeze, it’s a messy, poor surf situation. The combined energy is moderate at 627, but the wind is just ruining it. Friday the 4th has a bit more promise on paper with a 4ft E swell but a very long 14-second period, pumping the energy up to 902. Still, that cross-wind kills it, and the morning stays poor. The afternoon sees a jump to 8ft ENE swell with 14-second period, giving a strong energy reading of 2258, but the wind is still a fresh 19 mph cross-shore, leaving it as a marginal, ugly option.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are more of the same: 8ft to 8ft ENE swell, moderate to fresh cross-winds, energy readings in the 1200-1700 range. The waves are there, but they’ll be a lumpy, cross-choppy mess. Definitely not the standout.

The pattern doesn’t let up. All the way through to the 14th of September, it’s the same story – cross-shore wind, lumpy conditions, and scores that are either poor or marginal. The swell is mostly ENE, ranging from 5ft to 8ft, and while the energy is often moderate to strong, the quality is just not there. This is a stretch where the wind is making it more interesting for kite surfing than for a smooth paddle session.

There is one period that might be worth a look if you’re desperate. Monday the 14th afternoon through Tuesday the 15th sees a 7ft to 8ft ENE swell with a period of 9-11 seconds, giving energy readings of 1143 to 1928. The wind is still a fresh 19 mph cross-shore, so it’s still marginal, but the size is solid. The 8ft on Tuesday morning is pushing into expert territory, and with that cross-chop, it’s going to be a handful. This is the closest thing to a “best on offer” in this whole window, but it’s a long way from perfect.

After that, it’s back to the same old poor conditions, with the wind staying strong and cross-shore right through the 18th.

So, the honest truth? There’s no real standout session here. The wind is the enemy, and it’s not letting up. If you have to go, keep your expectations low and maybe look for a more sheltered corner. But for clean lines at Rock Point, you’re better off waiting for a different forecast.

Rusty.

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