Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.11° N 156.74° W

Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rock Point/Pohakuloa sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.1° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 11s period, E swell with 8,914 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s 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 (Aug 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 6.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 15s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 15th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 15th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 16th Aug)20ft (6.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break this down. I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at this forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa, and I gotta tell you, it’s a tough one. This is a reef and point setup, and it sounds like a dream on paper – exposed to the swell, wants it from the NE – but the window we’ve got in front of us is just not playing ball.

Looking at the whole 16-day picture, we’ve got no clean surf on offer at all. The moment we look at the first days, the wind is a problem. From Wednesday the 12th of August right through, it’s a persistent moderate to fresh cross-shore breeze, and for most of that first week, it’s lumpy and messy. The swell does build, but it’s all slop. By Saturday the 15th of August, we’re looking at a solid 11.5ft of wind-affected swell with a near gale blowing, giving us a lot of power, but it's completely unsurfable, with cross-shore waves and rain. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest. That kind of size and wind is only for experts, and even then, it’s no good.

It stays raw and messy for the next few days. We see a massive 16.4ft swell on Sunday the 16th of August, but it’s accompanied by a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-onshore breeze. The swell period is short—around 10 seconds—so it’s just a jumbled mess. Even when the swell drops back down towards the end of the week, the cross-shore wind doesn’t let up. Every single session in the data is marked as "poor surf conditions."

There’s no change into the second week. From Monday the 24th of August through to the 27th, the swell picks up again, but it’s all cross-onshore or lumpy cross-shore. There is simply no point in this 16-day window where the stars align. This spot is inconsistent anyway, so a blank run like this isn't a huge surprise—it’s just one of those times where the ocean has other plans. The water temp is about average for this time of year, but it won’t be much comfort with that wind on your face.

Keep an eye on it, as forecasts can change, but right now, there are no good surf options in the 16-day outlook for Rock Point. Sorry, folks.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 98mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the E on Sat night, light winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.9
ENE
6
2.2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
11
3
E
12
3.5
E
11
3.5
E
11
3.5
E
9
5
E
10
3
E
9
2.4
E
8
2.4
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
243
208
171
203
205
263
410
660
1363
2340
2740
3001
2434
4535
1373
762
595
394
245
Wind (km/h)
25
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
45
ENE
55
ENE
55
E
25
ESE
20
SE
15
ESE
30
E
30
E
30
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
1:43AM0.55m
2:58PM0.97m
2:31AM0.59m
3:26PM0.92m
3:18AM0.63m
3:50PM0.86m
4:04AM0.65m
4:10PM0.79m
4:52AM0.65m
4:25PM0.72m
5:44AM0.65m
4:33PM0.66m
Low Tide
9:06PM0.31m
7:49AM0.02m
9:30PM0.28m
8:31AM0.07m
9:54PM0.24m
9:10AM0.14m
10:18PM0.22m
9:48AM0.24m
10:42PM0.20m
10:26AM0.33m
11:07PM0.19m
11:04AM0.43m
11:33PM0.19m
clear
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rain showers
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6:59
6:59
6:58
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6:57
6:55
6:54
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73
6
5
2
2
Temp °C
25
25
25
26
26
26
26
26
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26
26
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26
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26
25
Feels °C
24
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18
26
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25
25
23
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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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