
Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, ENE swell with 545 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rock Point/Pohakuloa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Rock Point/Pohakuloa in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 18s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get real about the stretch ahead.
Honestly, looking at the whole 16 days, it’s a tough run for Rock Point/Pohakuloa. The wind is relentless, and the wave quality just isn’t there. There’s no standout day, and for most of the period, it’s going to be a battle with lumpy, cross-shore chop and poor surf conditions. The first surf recommendation doesn’t even kick in until Friday the 3rd, and even then, it’s a struggle. There’s a long stretch of "poor surf conditions" from day one all the way through to the end, so don’t expect any magic windows.
We start on Friday, July 3rd, with a 6ft swell from the ENE at 8 seconds. That’s a short-period, choppy windswell, and combined with a 16 mph cross-shore breeze, it’s just messy. The combined energy is moderate at 368. The water is sitting at 79°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This pattern sticks hard through the weekend and into Monday the 6th, with the swell bumping up to 7ft but still a short 7 seconds, and the wind picking up to 19-22 mph. It’s all cross-shore and lumpy – honestly, it looks more like a day for the kite crew than a paddle session.
Tuesday the 7th sees the biggest swell of the run, hitting 8ft from the ENE with a short 7-second period. The combined wave energy climbs to 519 (moderate energy), but with that fresh 22 mph cross-wind, it’s likely a washing machine. For experts, maybe there’s something in there, but it’s not inviting. The swell drops a bit into the second week, from Wednesday the 8th onward, with heights between 4ft and 6ft, but the story is the same: cross-shore winds and that short, weak period.
By the time we hit the weekend of July 11th, the swell is down to 4ft, and we even get some rain showers. The wind backs off slightly to 19 mph, but it’s still cross-shore. The pattern barely improves through the middle of July – the wind sometimes eases to 9 mph on the 13th and 14th, but it’s still a cross-shore, and the swell period gets as low as 6 seconds. On Thursday the 16th, there’s a risk of thunderstorms and the swell drops right off to 3ft from the NNE, with a combined energy of just 201. That’s weak. Nothing improves through the final days to July 18th – it’s still cross-shore, short-period junk.
For this break, which is a reef and point setup that doesn’t break often and can be inconsistent, the optimum swell direction is from the NE. We’re getting ENE almost the whole time, which isn’t ideal for this spot. Crowds are often an issue here, but with this forecast, I don’t think you’ll have to worry about company. It’s a blank run. Sometimes that happens here. Forecasts can change, but for now, I’d be looking elsewhere or getting the kite gear ready.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
336 | 336 | 392 | 382 | 335 | 362 | 344 | 362 | 482 | 405 | 482 | 447 | 487 | 516 | 498 | 390 | 363 | 383 | 330 | 257 | 298 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | cross |
High Tide | 5:09PM0.85m | 4:32AM0.48m | 5:34PM0.82m | 5:39AM0.49m | 5:58PM0.77m | 7:05AM0.51m | 6:22PM0.72m | 8:54AM0.56m | 6:49PM0.65m | 10:38AM0.66m | 7:18PM0.59m | 11:48AM0.76m | 7:59PM0.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:43AM0.14m | 00:03AM0.34m | 10:17AM0.21m | 00:34AM0.31m | 10:55AM0.30m | 1:08AM0.27m | 11:44AM0.40m | 1:48AM0.23m | 1:07PM0.50m | 2:35AM0.18m | 3:51PM0.56m | 3:28AM0.13m | 6:58PM0.53m | 4:26AM0.08m | |||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
46 | 63 | 78 | 93 | 90 | 66 | 43 | 150 | 102 | 99 | 92 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | W 19 | W 18 | W 17 | W 16 | W 15 |
47 | 70 | 66 | 98 | 58 | 93 | 123 | 42 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 20 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 15 | SW 14 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 11 |
32 | 16 | 15 | 88 | 98 | 54 | 54 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
336 | 336 | 392 | 382 | 335 | 362 | 344 | 362 | 482 | 405 | 482 | 447 | 487 | 516 | 498 | 390 | 363 | 383 | 330 | 257 | 298 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
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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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