Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 8s period, E swell with 2,097 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rock Point/Pohakuloa in the next 16 days are 4.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 17s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Rock Point/Pohakuloa. I gotta be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one to read. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty grim, with hardly a session worth paddling out for. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing but poor, lumpy conditions.
We start off on Sunday, August 30th, and the story is the same right through the first week and into the second. The wind is locked in from the ENE, blowing a solid 18 to 25 mph, and it’s cross-shore the whole time. That’s creating a nasty, lumpy cross-chop on the surface. The swell is hanging around 6 ft to 8 ft, mostly from the ENE with a short, weak period of 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at best, hitting around 348 to 642 (moderate wave energy), but it’s all just messy, poor surf. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so don’t expect any surprises there.
There’s a short gap of total silence, but then it gets even bigger. From Saturday, September 5th into Sunday the 6th, the swell pushes up to 8 ft to 10 ft, and the wind gets stronger, hitting 28 mph. This is getting into the “too big for beginners” and “only for experts” territory, but honestly, with the 28 mph cross-shore wind, it’s just a washing machine. The combined energy climbs to 989 (strong wave energy), but it’s all for nothing. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Now, there is one tiny glimmer in the middle of all this. By Wednesday, September 9th, the swell is predicted to be a solid 10 ft from the ENE with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1913 (strong wave energy). The wind finally drops to a light 6 mph, and the forecast says the wind and tide are favorable. BUT – and this is a big but – the forecast also says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. It’s a 10 ft wave hitting a reef and point setup, which for a spot that’s *inconsistent*, is a serious red flag. It’s a Thursday morning, so crowds might be possible, but the size is going to put it squarely in the expert-only zone. It’s a promising but less certain call that far out.
After that, it’s back to the same old story. The wind picks back up, the swell drops, and we’re back to poor surf conditions through to Monday, September 14th. The combined energy fades right down to 158 (weak wave energy) by the end.
So, the honest truth? There’s no standout here. The best on offer is the morning of September 9th, but it’s a gamble for experts only, and even then, the break might close out. Unless you’re a masochist or a kiter, leave the boards at home for this one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the E on Wed morning, near gales from the ENE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
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372 | 338 | 290 | 459 | 487 | 430 | 487 | 533 | 589 | 402 | 357 | 395 | 432 | 595 | 666 | 1060 | 1793 | 1962 | 1279 | 1141 | 578 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:32PM0.77m | 4:24AM0.72m | 3:49PM0.71m | 5:15AM0.72m | 4:02PM0.65m | 6:22AM0.71m | 4:04PM0.60m | 8:03AM0.70m | 10:11AM0.74m | 11:27AM0.81m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:28AM0.26m | 10:00PM0.15m | 10:07AM0.34m | 10:26PM0.13m | 10:52AM0.43m | 10:58PM0.13m | 11:54AM0.51m | 11:37PM0.14m | 00:35AM0.16m | 2:12AM0.18m | 3:59AM0.17m | ||||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 11 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | N 10 | E 13 |
65 | 61 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 80 | 105 | 102 | 99 | 123 | 41 | 38 | 58 | 35 | 7 | 13 | 38 | 52 | 398 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | E 13 | E 14 | E 14 | SSW 15 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 14 | — | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SW 18 | NNE 9 |
14 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 32 | 37 | 63 | 32 | 14 | 66 | 37 | 85 | 4 | 3 | 36 | — | 14 | 17 | 7 | 48 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 13 | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 12 | NW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 9 | W 18 | S 13 | SW 20 | SW 17 | SSW 7 | SW 16 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 47 | 5 | 41 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
372 | 338 | 290 | 459 | 487 | 430 | 487 | 533 | 589 | 402 | 357 | 395 | 432 | 595 | 666 | 1060 | 1793 | 1962 | 1279 | 1141 | 578 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 178 | 175 | 164 | 178 | 28 | 58 | 52 | 28 |
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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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