Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.11° N 156.74° W

Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rock Point/Pohakuloa sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.2° 

Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,456 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 15s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 15th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with the lowdown on Rock Point/Pohakuloa.

For the next week and a half, it’s pretty bleak to start. We are talking a long stretch of poor surf from now right through to the end of the first week. Cross-shore winds, messy chop, and a weak, short-period swell are going to keep things flat and frustrating.

From Sunday the 9th up until Saturday the 15th of August, every single session is a no-go. The wind is blowing cross-shore at 15 to 22 mph, with the surface all lumpy. The swell is coming from the E to ENE with a period of only 6 to 8 seconds—weak and gutless. Combined swell energy is low to moderate, between 173 and 971. Nothing worth paddling out for.

Then on Sunday the 16th of August, things change. We get a big pulse of long-period groundswell from the ENE, with a 13-second period. Combined energy jumps to 2539—strong stuff. Swell heights are around 10ft. That’s big, and it’s for experts only. The wind is offshore from the NNW in the morning, and it’s clean. That’s your one real shot.

But keep in mind, Rock Point is inconsistent and exposed as a reef and point. With a 13-second period and that size, it will be powerful and pulsey with long lulls. Crowds are often there, so it'll be busy. But if you’re up for it, that Sunday morning session is the clear standout.

After that, the surf fades fast. Monday the 17th sees the wind shift onshore from the SSE, and from Tuesday the 18th onward we’re back to tiny, weak swell (0.9m to 1.0m, or 3ft) with cross-winds up to 22 mph and lumpy conditions through to the end of the outlook. Not much else to say.

Bottom line: a week of nothing, one big window for experts on Sunday the 16th morning, then back to flat and bumpy for the rest of the stretch.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ENE
6
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
ENE
7
1.7
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.5
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7
1.7
ENE
6
1.8
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6
1.8
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6
2
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7
2
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8
2.1
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8
2.2
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9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
282
337
300
418
355
355
303
277
245
154
173
181
215
229
244
360
462
589
809
Wind (km/h)
30
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
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30
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30
ENE
30
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30
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Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
10:02PM0.43m
1:17PM0.93m
11:48PM0.45m
1:54PM0.97m
00:51AM0.50m
2:28PM0.98m
1:43AM0.55m
2:58PM0.97m
2:31AM0.59m
3:26PM0.92m
3:18AM0.63m
3:50PM0.86m
4:04AM0.65m
Low Tide
8:33PM0.42m
5:16AM0.07m
8:26PM0.39m
6:14AM0.03m
8:43PM0.35m
7:04AM0.01m
9:06PM0.31m
7:49AM0.02m
9:30PM0.28m
8:31AM0.07m
9:54PM0.24m
9:10AM0.14m
10:18PM0.22m
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rain showers
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6:03
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7:00
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
25
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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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