Rock Point/Pohakuloa surfForecast / HAW – Molokai / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 16 Apr 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
24.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Apr 20) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 2AM. 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 13s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 20th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 22nd Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 22nd Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
2
4
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
NW
0.5
NW
1
E
1
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
0.6
NW
1.2
E
1.1
E
0.5
NW
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
NW
1.3
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.2
NNE
1
NNE
Period(s) (?)98555666513771178131413121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)46364143112125143116821061471275810390261692560447392222
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
15
E
20
E
20
E
10
SE
10
ESE
5
WSW
0
E
10
NNW
10
N
20
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglassoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:25PM
0.86
1:43AM
0.68
3:07PM
0.92
2:09AM
0.63
3:51PM
0.94
2:33AM
0.58
4:40PM
0.92
2:52AM
0.53
5:37PM
0.89
2:56AM
0.49
6:45PM
0.84
8:07PM
0.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:28PM
0.32
8:06AM
0.02
9:18PM
0.35
8:36AM
-0.01
10:11PM
0.40
9:08AM
-0.01
11:14PM
0.44
9:43AM
0.02
12:47AM
0.47
10:22AM
0.07
11:09AM
0.14
12:18PM
0.23
Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01
Sunset6:45--6:45--6:46--6:46--6:46--6:47--6:47--
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Rain (mm)
-------------821116241
Temp. °C232323232323232323242324242424252424232424
Feels °C (?)232322222221212224252226262627272624212324
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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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