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Rock Point/Pohakuloa surfForecast / HAW – Molokai / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 17 Jan 2026 HST
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Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rock Point/Pohakuloa sea temperature is
25.1° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rock Point/Pohakuloa this week:

The surf forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rock Point/Pohakuloa in the next 12 days are 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 20th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 20th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 18th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 21°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri morning).

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
0
1
1
0
4
3
4
4
4
2
3
2
3
0
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
N
1.9
NW
2.5
NW
2.3
NW
1.8
NW
1.5
NW
1.1
NW
1
NW
1.6
NW
1.6
NW
1.3
NW
1.9
NW
1.7
NW
1.5
NW
2.1
NNW
1.9
NNW
1.1
NNW
1.1
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.1
NNW
Period(s) (?)121816151413121615141615141313121211131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)60422683345214812387553355151034911834154211217801387905317285560454265
Wind
(km/h)
35
E
30
E
30
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
20
SE
5
ESE
5
E
5
SE
0
S
10
NNE
20
ENE
15
NE
25
NNE
20
NE
30
ENE
30
NE
25
ENE
25
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscrossglassglasscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:09AM
0.93
1:49PM
0.50
3:35AM
0.94
2:28PM
0.52
4:00AM
0.93
3:10PM
0.53
4:23AM
0.90
3:56PM
0.55
4:45AM
0.86
4:48PM
0.56
5:06AM
0.81
5:52PM
0.57
5:26AM
0.74
7:18PM
0.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:50AM
0.37
8:09PM
0.02
10:12AM
0.35
8:41PM
0.04
10:35AM
0.33
9:13PM
0.08
10:59AM
0.30
9:46PM
0.16
11:26AM
0.27
10:22PM
0.25
11:56AM
0.24
11:02PM
0.36
12:32PM
0.21
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
Sunrise-7:05--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:05-
Sunset--6:07--6:07--6:08--6:09--6:09--6:10--6:12
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
------------2-54-7512
Temp. °C222323232323232324232323232322212322232323
Feels °C (?)161817182021202324232524232219172019192121
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a vacation in Molokai? If you are looking for accommodation near Rock Point/Pohakuloa, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Molokai, consider staying in Wailuku which is 36 km (22 miles) away. Other places in and around Molokai where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Kaunakakai - Molokai which is 38 km (24 miles) away, Kahului, Lanai - Lanai and Kihei.

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