Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.11° N 156.74° W

Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rock Point/Pohakuloa sea temperature is
27.1°C
0.3° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with 939 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 17th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, mate, this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a solid 16-day run where the surf just never seems to line up right. It’s not that there’s no swell – there’s plenty of it, especially in the second week – but the wind is a constant issue, always blowing cross-shore or harder, and it’s trashing the quality at Rock Point/Pohakuloa (which is our only option listed here). The water temperature is sitting at a pretty typical 81°F for this time of year, so no surprises in the warmth.

From the get-go, Sunday the 13th through Tuesday the 22nd, it’s just poor. Swells are small to moderate, mostly from the NE to E, with periods all over the place – short 5-second stuff and some longer 11-second pulses. But the wind is relentless, 15 to 30 km/h (9 to 19 mph) from the E and ENE, putting a nasty cross-chop on everything. Combined wave energy is mostly low to moderate (54 to 898), but that doesn’t matter when it’s all blown out. You’ll be paddling into bumpy, crumbly lines.

Then into the second week, things actually get bigger. From Wednesday the 23rd onwards, we start seeing solid swell in the 7ft to 8ft range, with some serious energy readings hitting 1302 on the Wednesday morning. The period stretches out to 10 or 11 seconds from the E and ENE too. But here’s the killer – the wind doesn’t let up. It stays fresh and cross-shore at 25 to 35 km/h (16 to 22 mph). That’s just too much chop for this setup. The surf is messy and lumpy, and for any surfer who isn’t an expert, those 8ft-plus waves with a strong cross-wind are going to be a handful at best. It’s a real shame because the swell is there.

The one tiny glimmer comes on the morning of Wednesday the 23rd, where the report flags it as “marginal” rather than outright poor. But that’s about the only hiccup in an otherwise grim forecast.

So, summed up: there’s no clean window for a good paddle session here. The swell builds but the wind ruins it. If I was a kite surfer, I’d be keeping an eye on those stronger winds with that bumpy swell, but for a regular surfer? This stretch just isn't your friend.

Keep an eye on the forecasts, things can flip, but right now it’s looking like a long, frustrating run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:14PM0.69m
4:26AM0.76m
3:26PM0.64m
5:09AM0.74m
3:29PM0.59m
6:00AM0.70m
3:11PM0.55m
7:21AM0.66m
9:47AM0.66m
11:11AM0.70m
Low Tide
9:40AM0.32m
9:40PM0.13m
10:18AM0.39m
10:01PM0.13m
10:58AM0.46m
10:24PM0.15m
11:51AM0.52m
10:50PM0.18m
11:24PM0.22m
00:31AM0.26m
3:01AM0.27m
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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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