
Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, E swell with 1,026 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s take a look at what’s on the table. I’ve been watching the charts and for Rock Point/Pohakuloa, it’s a bit of a frustrating stretch coming up. A reef and point setup that can pump when the stars align, but over the next 16 days, it's mostly a story of waiting. The opening week is a write-off: poor surf and cross-shore wind just messing with any chance of clean lines. From Friday the 11th through to about the 22nd, the wind stays cross or worse, and the wave heights bob around 2 ft to 4 ft. The combined energy is weak to moderate at best (469 down to 99), and the period sits between 7 and 11 seconds – nothing groundswell-like to get excited about. The water temp is 80°F, dead average for this time of year.
The real shift starts around the 23rd of September. That Wednesday, conditions clean up nicely: wind turns cross-offshore from the NE at 12 mph, and the swell lifts to 7 ft from the E, with periods starting to push into the 9-10 second range. Combined energy climbs into the moderate range (741 to 843). This is the standout window. It's still nothing huge, but with the wind offshore and the swell direction matching up with the optimum from the NE, Rock Point will start showing some proper shape. Thursday the 24th keeps the size at 7 ft from the E, period at 10 seconds, but the wind swings SE and cross-on, so the clean conditions won't last. Energy spikes hard (1231 to 1316) but the cross-on wind kills the quality.
When the wind is right and the swell is in the 7 ft range from the E, this spot can be a gem for intermediates. It’s inconsistent, so you have to pick the moment, and when the crowd shows (and they often do here), the lineup gets busy. The 23rd is your best bet. That Wednesday morning and afternoon session is the true highlight. Beyond that, the final days of the month stay marginal – energy stays high but the wind stays wrong, with a cross-on or cross-shore messing up what could be good. Over 7 ft and with the period around 11 seconds, it’s not too big for most experienced surfers, but the wind keeps the scores low.
Bottom line: a long dry spell to start, then a tight window on the 23rd where the conditions finally click. After that, it’s back to lumpy, cross-shore junk. If you’re keen, pencil in that Wednesday.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
415 | 281 | 104 | 122 | 121 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 120 | 100 | 69 | 44 | 68 | 178 | 514 | 208 | 395 | 528 | 1001 | 1026 | 899 | |
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 | 2:39PM0.81m | 3:08AM0.75m | 2:58PM0.75m | 3:47AM0.77m | 3:14PM0.69m | 4:26AM0.76m | 3:26PM0.64m | 5:09AM0.74m | 3:29PM0.59m | 6:00AM0.70m | 3:11PM0.55m | 7:21AM0.66m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:23AM0.18m | 8:58PM0.16m | 9:02AM0.25m | 9:19PM0.14m | 9:40AM0.32m | 9:40PM0.13m | 10:18AM0.39m | 10:01PM0.13m | 10:58AM0.46m | 10:24PM0.15m | 11:51AM0.52m | 10:50PM0.18m | 11:24PM0.22m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 6 | E 11 | NNE 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 |
54 | 57 | 104 | 107 | 121 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 120 | 100 | 69 | 42 | 41 | 63 | 37 | 154 | 194 | 147 | 125 | 124 | 246 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | NNE 7 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | SW 22 | E 13 | NNE 8 | SW 20 | SW 19 | NNE 9 | E 10 | N 8 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | W 10 |
90 | 79 | 26 | 122 | 68 | 46 | 30 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 73 | 30 | 48 | 134 | 131 | 15 | 53 | 6 | 38 | 59 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | NW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
14 | 13 | 77 | 76 | 63 | 46 | 54 | 33 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 72 | 137 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 4 | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
415 | 281 | 18 | — | 4 | 33 | 14 | 55 | 31 | 19 | 30 | 44 | 68 | 178 | 514 | 208 | 395 | 528 | 1001 | 1026 | 899 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 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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