
Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 1,128 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM. 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 16s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the table for the next couple weeks.
The only real option on the menu is Rock Point/Pohakuloa, a reef and point break that’s exposed to the NE swell. It’s a known inconsistency – it doesn’t just turn on whenever it wants. But when it does, and with the right wind, it can be a gem.
First up, Wednesday, July 29th morning is your window. We’ve got a clean NE swell coming in at about 6 ft with a 9-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the north, and the water temp is 79°, right in line with average for this time of year. Combined swell energy is moderate at 615. That’s the best we’re going to see. If you score that session, bring a crowd – this spot often has company. It’s intermediate-level territory; at 6 ft it’s not for beginners, but an experienced surfer will find plenty to love.
After that morning, it’s a tough run. Wednesday afternoon the wind goes cross and the numbers drop. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are blown out with strong cross-shore winds up to 22 mph, lumpy chop, and poor conditions. Saturday the 1st of August gets even uglier – swell hits 10 ft but the wind is muscling in at 25 mph from the ENE with a messy cross-chop. That’s big and ugly, strictly for experts, and even then it’s not going to be fun. The combined energy readout jumps into four digits (1008 and 1112), meaning there’s plenty of power, but no one’s going to love that wind.
Sunday the 2nd is similar. Strong breeze continues, cross-shore, lumpy. Not worth paddling out unless you’re a masochist.
Now, there is a little flicker of hope. Tuesday, August 4th afternoon – the forecast shows the wind turning slightly lighter, cross-offshore, with a NE groundswell at 5 ft and a longer 11-second period. Combined energy still moderate at 578. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the only other standout in the whole 16-day run. Keep an eye on it, but it’s more than a week out, so treat it as promising, not a sure thing.
From August 5th onward, the entire period collapses into a string of poor conditions – cross-shore winds, short periods, messy chop. The swell stays around 5 ft to 7 ft but the wind never cooperates. August 10th through the 13th is a write-off: raw cross-shore winds at 19 mph, periods dropping to 6-7 seconds, and combined energy falling from 422 down to 169. That’s weak, messy, and not worth the paddle.
Bottom line: Wednesday morning, July 29th is your best bet by far, with Tuesday August 4th afternoon as a maybe if you’re feeling patient. For the rest, stay home, wax another board, and wait for a better day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat morning, light winds from the E by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
612 | 390 | 401 | 292 | 315 | 381 | 482 | 501 | 810 | 1003 | 1098 | 1001 | 824 | 705 | 627 | 460 | 361 | 872 | 582 | 572 | 425 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 3:18PM0.91m | 2:22AM0.53m | 3:41PM0.90m | 3:02AM0.55m | 4:02PM0.87m | 3:45AM0.57m | 4:22PM0.84m | 4:32AM0.59m | 4:41PM0.79m | 5:28AM0.60m | 4:58PM0.73m | 6:39AM0.61m | 5:12PM0.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:51PM0.34m | 8:30AM0.07m | 10:12PM0.32m | 9:01AM0.12m | 10:34PM0.29m | 9:33AM0.18m | 10:57PM0.25m | 10:08AM0.26m | 11:24PM0.22m | 10:47AM0.36m | 11:55PM0.20m | 11:37AM0.46m | 00:35AM0.18m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 6 | SSW 13 | E 18 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | W 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | SW 16 |
612 | 390 | 20 | 33 | 96 | 183 | 225 | 294 | 77 | 51 | 47 | 48 | 183 | 195 | 87 | 78 | 163 | 11 | 582 | 572 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | N 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 12 | ESE 8 | NNE 9 |
37 | 40 | 34 | 49 | 49 | 25 | 90 | 85 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 44 | 42 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SW 20 | SW 19 | E 19 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | N 9 | N 8 | SSW 12 | S 12 | N 8 | W 14 | SW 14 | N 9 | N 8 | SSW 13 | W 12 | N 7 | ESE 8 | W 12 | W 12 |
3 | 15 | 15 | 29 | 35 | 69 | 24 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 51 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | — | — | ENE 10 |
— | — | 401 | 292 | 315 | 381 | 482 | 501 | 810 | 1003 | 1098 | 1001 | 824 | 705 | 627 | 460 | 361 | 872 | — | — | 425 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 14 | 24 | 24 | 43 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 43 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 51 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 39 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
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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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