Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, ENE swell with 833 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – we’re staring down a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks.
The outlook for Rock Point/Pohakuloa (reef and point) starts off real slow. From Saturday the 18th through until the morning of Sunday the 26th, there is absolutely nothing worth paddling out for. That’s a solid eight-day stretch of poor surf conditions. Winds are relentless out of the ENE, blowing cross-shore at 15-22 mph, making a lumpy cross-chop out of everything. Swell is short-period windswell, with moderate wave energy.
Then, around Sunday the 26th and into Monday the 27th, the swell starts to change. We see a new, much longer period groundswell arrive from the east, with a period jumping up to 14-16 seconds. That’s a very long period, and it brings a surge of energy. That means good shape and punchy waves, but at a point break like this, it should set up nicely. The problem is, the wind doesn’t let up – still cross-shore at 12-16 mph – so it’s going to be messy, with a cross-chop ruining the lines. It’s more of a look-and-see situation than a go-to.
Even into Tuesday the 29th and beyond, the wind stays up and onshore or cross-shore, and the quality never really locks in. Water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year.
Honestly, this is a kite surfer’s forecast, not a surfer’s. For the whole 16-day window, there isn’t a single standout day. The biggest potential is on the 27th (Monday) with that long-period east swell, but you’d be fighting the wind. It’s a rare and inconsistent spot that’s staying true to its name.
Keep the wax in the wrapper on this one.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
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 kJ | 437 | 309 | 322 | 218 | 229 | 228 | 206 | 192 | 268 | 227 | 711 | 232 | 275 | 266 | 386 | 374 | 445 | 512 | 469 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
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 |
High Tide | 6:22AM0.55m | 5:46PM0.71m | 7:51AM0.56m | 5:54PM0.64m | 9:53AM0.61m | 5:31PM0.59m | 11:32AM0.67m | 12:23PM0.73m | 12:59PM0.78m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 00:24AM0.25m | 11:22AM0.38m | 00:58AM0.24m | 12:14PM0.49m | 1:36AM0.22m | 2:14PM0.57m | 2:23AM0.22m | 3:21AM0.20m | 4:25AM0.18m | ||||||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 7:10 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | NNE 8 | W 12 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | E 12 | E 14 | E 12 | SSW 24 | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 33 | 12 | 11 | 40 | 15 | 13 | 43 | 24 | 59 | 107 | 109 | 138 | 118 | 101 | 97 | 159 | 123 | 119 | 103 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | W 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | E 12 | E 15 | E 11 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 50 | 12 | 38 | 22 | 28 | 37 | 11 | 76 | 40 | 40 | 8 | 20 | 44 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | S 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 20 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 51 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 29 | 37 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 437 | 309 | 322 | 218 | 229 | 228 | 206 | 192 | 268 | 227 | 711 | 232 | 275 | 266 | 386 | 374 | 445 | 512 | 469 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 52 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 |
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