Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.11° N 156.74° W

Issued: 1 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rock Point/Pohakuloa sea temperature is
26.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 835 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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 0.5m 18s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 10th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. Looks like we’re in for a bit of a tough stretch at Rock Point/Pohakuloa. The whole 16-day window is lined up with constant cross-shore winds mucking up the surface, so conditions never really clean up to a point where you’d want to paddle out. The swell is there, around 6ft to 7ft, mostly from the ENE, but the period is short, 6 to 8 seconds, so it’s all windswell – messy, lumpy, and lacking any real push. The combined energy sits between 256 and 551, so it’s moderate in strength, but without a break in that wind it’s just not worth the effort.

Right from Sunday the 5th, it’s a no-go. The water temp is hovering around 79°, which is about normal for this time of year, but the wind is a fresh breeze – 22 mph cross-shore – and the note says it all: poor surf. That pattern just keeps rolling through. Monday the 6th into Tuesday the 7th, we see the swell bump up to 7ft, and the energy hits 551 Tuesday morning, but those 7-8 second periods mean it’s just a choppy mess with that 22-25 mph cross wind. Not even worth looking at.

Wednesday the 8th through to Sunday the 20th – not a single session gets a score. The swell stays in the 5ft to 7ft range, period never climbs above 8 seconds, and the wind is relentless. Even when it drops to 12 mph around the 16th and 17th, it’s still cross-shore – moderate breeze, moderate cross-chop. By the 20th the swell starts fading a bit, down to 5ft to 6ft with energy in the 250-350 range, but the wind is crisscrossing again.

This is a reef and point break that’s known to be inconsistent, and rarely offers good options with this setup. The optimum swell direction is NE, and the swell is coming from ENE or E, so it’s off-angle too. Honestly, given how strong and persistent the wind is, and the poor quality, Rock Point looks a lot more interesting for kite surfing right now than paddle surfing. It’s a blank run for us. Keep an eye on the forecast – things can shift, but this stretch is a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
7
2
ENE
6
2.2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
389
387
336
508
518
503
545
522
590
456
471
498
440
417
428
498
512
744
542
456
487
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
5:58PM0.77m
7:05AM0.51m
6:22PM0.72m
8:54AM0.56m
6:49PM0.65m
10:38AM0.66m
7:18PM0.59m
11:48AM0.76m
7:59PM0.53m
12:41PM0.86m
9:48PM0.48m
1:27PM0.94m
11:21PM0.47m
Low Tide
10:55AM0.30m
1:08AM0.27m
11:44AM0.40m
1:48AM0.23m
1:07PM0.50m
2:35AM0.18m
3:51PM0.56m
3:28AM0.13m
6:58PM0.53m
4:26AM0.08m
8:04PM0.48m
5:22AM0.03m
8:38PM0.43m
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:12
7:12
7:12
7:12
7:12
7:12
7:12
 mm
1
1
1
1
4
1
Temp °C
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
Feels °C
23
22
22
21
21
20
22
21
21
22
22
23
23
23
24
24
23
23
22
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
11
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
14
0.3
W
13
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
Energy kJ
43
150
102
99
92
84
82
81
38
38
37
35
33
32
19
31
37
31
55
111
107
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NW
10
0.3
NW
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
S
14
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
14
0.1
W
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SW
19
0.3
W
14
0.3
W
14
0.3
W
13
Energy kJ
123
42
17
16
9
4
3
3
4
5
5
4
15
3
13
16
59
33
35
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
9
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
54
11
9
4
4
3
6
5
18
17
11
3
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
7
2
ENE
6
2.2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
8
2.5
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
8
Energy kJ
389
387
336
508
518
503
545
522
590
456
471
498
440
417
428
498
512
744
542
456
487
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
24
24
24
26
28
24
24
24
28
24
24
28
28
28
28
24
24
24
24
24
24
Best forecast wave conditions in Molokai
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
1
4
1
2
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
6
7
8
8
6
9
6
4
9
7
7
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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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