Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with 527 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 0.4m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, it’s Rusty. The next 16 days are looking rough for the island, so don’t get your hopes up.
Rock Point/Pohakuloa, that reef and point break, is the only spot we’ve got. Water temp is 27°, which is about average for the time of year. But the wind is a cross-shore breeze at 30 km/h from the ENE, and it’s just relentless. It’s gonna leave a lumpy, messy chop on the surface for the first week and a half.
From Wednesday, August 26th, through the morning of Tuesday, September 8th, it’s a total bust. The swell is from the east, but it’s short-period junk at 6-8 seconds, so the waves are weak and won’t shape up. Combined energy is between 169 and 477, which is moderate, but it’s all wasted with that wind. Swell height is 3ft to 7ft, but it’s just not surfable. If you’re intermediate, skip it.
There’s a tiny glimmer at the end. On Wednesday, September 9th, the wind eases to 15-20 km/h, and the swell period jumps to 11-12 seconds – that’s actual groundswell. Energy hits 650 (moderate), and the waves are 5ft from the east. It’s still cross-shore, but the wind is lighter, so the surface won’t be as trashed. The direction is close to the optimum northeast. This is the best we’ve got, but it’s still a "marginal" call – promising but not certain. For a break that’s inconsistent and often crowded, you might snag a few corners if you’re patient.
The rest into Thursday, September 10th, is similar – 4ft to 5ft from the east-southeast, with 12-second periods and even lighter winds (10-15 km/h). Energy is still in the 500-600 range, but the direction is a little off. It’s a slight improvement, but nothing flashy.
So, the first 13 days are a blank run. The only real standouts are the final two days – September 9th and 10th – where the groundswell and lighter winds could make a few cleanish waves at Rock Point. It’s a long-range call, so don’t book a trip yet, but keep an eye on it.
Stay safe, and don’t force it.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 169 | 160 | 175 | 154 | 170 | 135 | 173 | 170 | 192 | 331 | 276 | 295 | 289 | 230 | 261 | 256 | 336 | 403 | 477 | 383 | 352 |
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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 | 2:14PM0.88m | 1:43AM0.58m | 2:35PM0.87m | 2:21AM0.63m | 2:55PM0.85m | 2:59AM0.67m | 3:14PM0.82m | 3:40AM0.70m | 3:32PM0.77m | 4:24AM0.72m | 3:49PM0.71m | 5:15AM0.72m | 4:02PM0.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:41PM0.30m | 7:43AM0.11m | 8:58PM0.26m | 8:17AM0.14m | 9:16PM0.22m | 8:51AM0.19m | 9:37PM0.18m | 9:28AM0.26m | 10:00PM0.15m | 10:07AM0.34m | 10:26PM0.13m | 10:52AM0.43m | 10:58PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 17 | NW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | SSW 13 | E 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | E 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 54 | 77 | 25 | 108 | 83 | 74 | 72 | 109 | 132 | 34 | 106 | 43 | 65 | 61 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 61 | 102 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 10 | SSW 16 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | E 13 |
| kJ | 21 | 23 | 53 | 24 | 21 | 9 | 41 | 37 | 35 | 31 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 61 | 10 | 9 | 34 | 37 | 62 | 32 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 9 | NNE 6 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | NW 8 | W 10 | SSW 12 | W 11 | SE 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | E 15 | W 11 |
| kJ | 31 | 17 | 34 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 46 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 169 | 160 | 175 | 154 | 170 | 135 | 173 | 170 | 192 | 331 | 276 | 295 | 289 | 230 | 261 | 256 | 336 | 403 | 477 | 383 | 352 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 51 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 26 | 18 |
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