Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

First up, I’m looking at the whole picture for Rock Point/Pohakuloa, and honestly, it’s a slow burn for the first week. The wind is a real problem early on, blowing cross-shore and fresh, which is just chopping everything up. The swell is there, but it’s short-period and messy. The real light at the end of the tunnel is the second week. We’ve got a solid run of cleaner conditions lining up, with a couple of days that look genuinely special.

Right now, through the end of August and into the start of September, it’s a write-off. We’re seeing a persistent ENE wind at 15 to 19 mph, creating lumpy cross-chop. The swell is pushing 4 ft to 7 ft, but with a period of only 6 to 8 seconds, it’s just wind-affected junk. The combined energy is moderate, hitting 197 to 570 (moderate wave energy), but it’s poorly organized. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

We get a slight tease on the 4th of September afternoon, when the wind shifts to a cross-offshore from the NE, cleaning things up. But the surf quality is still marginal. This pattern continues for a few days with cleaner conditions but still only marginal surf.

The standout arrives on the 9th of September. Wednesday afternoon at Rock Point (Hawaii) is where it all comes together. The wind is light from the NE at 9 mph, giving us clean, cross-offshore conditions. We’re looking at 6 ft of swell from the NE with a solid 10-second period. The combined energy is strong at 699 (moderate wave energy). This is the kind of afternoon you want to be on the water—clean lines, good shape, and a proper swell direction for the point.

The best of the whole run, though, is the 10th of September. Thursday morning kicks off with a light NNE breeze at only 6 mph, glassy and clean. The swell bumps up to 7 ft from the NE, still holding that 10-second period. The combined energy rockets up to 905 (strong wave energy). By the afternoon, it’s 8 ft from the NE with 964 (strong wave energy) and a gentle offshore breeze. This is the call. The water is clean, the swell is solid, and the direction is perfect for the reef and point setup. Just keep in mind that 8 ft is getting into expert territory, so if you’re not comfortable in that size, give it a watch.

That said, the 11th of September offers a bigger pulse at 8 ft from the ENE, but the period drops to 9 seconds and the wind goes cross-shore again. The energy is still very strong at 1270 (strong to very strong wave energy), but the quality is marginal. This is more for the experienced crew on a bigger day.

One thing to note: Rock Point is listed as “inconsistent,” so these good days are a real treat. And with crowds marked as “often,” you’ll want to be early or pick your bank.

Rusty.

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