Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.11° N 156.74° W

Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rock Point/Pohakuloa sea temperature is
26.5° C
0.4° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, ENE swell with 1,849 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 13s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 0.6m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 28th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 28th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at what we’ve got on the cards for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next couple of weeks.

First off, the water temp is sitting at a pretty standard 80°, which is exactly where it should be for late July – nothing weird going on there.

I’m not gonna sugarcoat it: the start of this outlook is grim. We’re looking at a full stretch of poor surf and lumpy, cross-shore winds slamming the place from Wednesday the 22nd all the way through Sunday the 26th. The swell is showing up, sure – chest to head-high at times (6 ft to 7 ft) – but that ENE wind is out of the east-northeast at a solid 18-19 mph, just chopping everything to bits. The energy is actually there, hitting the moderate mark (369 to 592), but it’s a total write-off for a clean wave. You don’t want to be out there unless you love a wrestling match with the wind.

We get a wee glimmer of hope starting Sunday the 26th afternoon, but it’s still marginal. The swell period jumps to 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy – and the combined energy spikes up big time, hitting strong (1075) to very strong (over 1400) through Monday and Tuesday. But that cross-shore wind is persisting, and the forecast calls it "marginal surf" or "questionable tide." It ain’t pretty.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting for the patient surfer. Mark your calendars for Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th. The wind swings around to a cross-offshore (NE at 12 mph), and the wave heights sit at a solid 5 ft to 6 ft with a long period of 12-13 seconds. The energy is strong (1208 to 870), and the comments shift to "clean." That’s a word you want to hear. The quality is still marked marginal, but for Rock Point – an inconsistent, intermediate reef and point break that’s often crowded – this is the best we’re gonna see in this run. The swell is coming from the east, which is close to the optimum NE direction. It won’t be pumping perfection, but compared to the rest of this forecast, it’s the standout. Expect some company though – "often" crowded means the other guys who’ve been watching the charts will be there.

Thursday the 30th is also worth a look. Clean conditions with a light breeze (6-9 mph) and a tidy 4 ft to 5 ft. Nice, but smaller.

Then we hit another rough patch. From Friday the 31st of July onward, the wind cranks back up – strong breeze at 25 mph from the east-northeast on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday the 2nd of August. The surf gets lumpy and messy again. The swell sticks around, even getting up to a beefy 8 ft on the 2nd, but with that wind, it’s just a washing machine. You’d be better off with a kite than a paddle during that stretch.

Fast forward to the second week. Tuesday the 4th of August afternoon shows a real shift: a 8 ft swell from the east-northeast with a super long 14-second period, and the energy is an enormous 3798 – that is a serious pulse of power. But the wind is still a moderate cross-shore, so while the ocean has juice, the surface will be a bit lumpy. The score is marginal.

Then on Thursday the 6th of August, the forecast throws a curveball. We’ve got a 10 ft swell, long period (12 seconds), and gentle cross-shore wind. The energy is absolutely pumping at 3705 and 3043. But here’s the big catch – the notes say it’s predicted to be *too big* for this break. That kind of size, combined with the swell direction not being perfect, means it’s just gonna close out or be dangerous. Experts only, and even then, it’s a maybe. The wind is light and cross, which is nice, but the swell is just too much for this reef and point setup.

So, to sum it up: the true standouts are Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th of July. The surf won’t be epic, but you’ll get clean, rideable waves (5 ft-6 ft) at Rock Point with a cross-offshore breeze. Get on it then, because the rest of the window is either blown out, too small, or too big. Keep your eyes peeled for that Thursday the 6th of August swell too – but from the channel, not the lineup.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Wave
Height (m)
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1.9
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6
0.8
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12
1.6
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12
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6
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6
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1.4
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2.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
293
169
755
341
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331
360
433
456
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506
602
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828
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1674
1070
1191
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Wind (km/h)
30
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30
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30
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35
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High Tide
11:32AM0.67m
12:23PM0.73m
12:59PM0.78m
1:31PM0.82m
11:21PM0.43m
2:00PM0.86m
00:20AM0.45m
2:28PM0.88m
1:04AM0.48m
2:54PM0.90m
1:43AM0.51m
Low Tide
3:21AM0.20m
4:25AM0.18m
5:21AM0.15m
8:58PM0.42m
6:08AM0.11m
9:01PM0.40m
6:48AM0.08m
9:14PM0.38m
7:24AM0.06m
9:32PM0.36m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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