
Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, E swell with 736 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with E 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 Sunday (Oct 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 4th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 4th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 14 | E 8 | E 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 17 | E 16 | E 14 | NW 13 | NNW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
377 | 333 | 287 | 249 | 203 | 736 | 182 | 177 | 164 | 135 | 147 | 110 | 106 | 76 | 63 | 74 | 92 | 129 | 150 | 230 | 289 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:03PM0.61m | 5:08AM0.82m | 3:13PM0.56m | 6:15AM0.79m | 2:43PM0.52m | 7:49AM0.76m | 9:35AM0.77m | 10:46AM0.80m | 10:29PM0.40m | 11:33AM0.82m | 11:42PM0.49m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:19AM0.40m | 9:42PM0.06m | 11:19AM0.47m | 10:17PM0.08m | 1:16PM0.52m | 10:58PM0.12m | 11:59PM0.18m | 1:53AM0.23m | 6:43PM0.34m | 3:52AM0.25m | 6:39PM0.30m | ||||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | E 14 | E 12 | E 14 | E 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 11 | ENE 7 | NW 13 | NNW 12 |
96 | 236 | 196 | 249 | 203 | 65 | 66 | 39 | 56 | 135 | 147 | 110 | 106 | 76 | 50 | 33 | 31 | 75 | 37 | 230 | 289 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | NNW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | SW 14 | E 13 | E 12 | WSW 8 | W 10 | E 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | E 16 | NNW 11 | E 7 | E 13 |
127 | 93 | 61 | 133 | 120 | 53 | 84 | 47 | 22 | 44 | 41 | 62 | 60 | 40 | 24 | 58 | 53 | 129 | 76 | 24 | 121 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 10 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | E 14 | NW 10 | SW 14 | NNW 10 | E 12 | SW 14 | W 9 | E 11 | E 8 | SSW 11 | NNW 14 | W 9 | E 17 | N 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 8 |
127 | 68 | 79 | 57 | 91 | 25 | 51 | 39 | 45 | 49 | 39 | 10 | 37 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 92 | 18 | 150 | 93 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — |
377 | 333 | 287 | 235 | — | 736 | 182 | 177 | 164 | 112 | 43 | 93 | 41 | 64 | 63 | 74 | 49 | 57 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 28 | 18 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
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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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