Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.11° N 156.74° W

Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rock Point/Pohakuloa sea temperature is
26.5° 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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, E swell with 494 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11AM. 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 9th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Rock Point/Pohakuloa. This is a reef and point setup, exposed to the swell, and it’s an inconsistent wave that only works when the conditions line up right. It's an intermediate-level spot, and it can get crowded.

Right now, and for the next couple of weeks, the outlook is pretty grim. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. But the wind is a big issue. We’ve got a persistent cross-shore breeze that’s creating lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell is coming from the ENE, with periods hovering around 5 to 9 seconds – that’s short period, wind swell stuff, not the clean groundswell this point craves. The combined energy is up and down, but even when it gets into the hundreds (296), it’s still just messy, poor surf. The swell heights are a tease, from 3ft to 5ft, but the wind ruins it.

The first week is a washout. Wednesday the 5th through to the weekend is all cross-shore winds and “poor surf conditions.” There’s a risk of thunderstorms on Sunday the 9th, with a bump in swell to 7ft, but the wind is a stiff 22 mph cross-shore, so it’s just a blown-out mess. Nothing to get excited about.

The second week is where things get interesting, but it’s a long way out. The swell builds through the week, and by Saturday the 15th of August, we’re looking at 8ft to 8ft of ENE swell with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is pumping – 690 on Saturday morning, 825 in the afternoon. But the wind is still cross-shore at 19 mph. That’s a lot of power, but it’s going to be lumpy and hard to handle. The real standout on paper is Sunday the 16th of August. The swell hits 10ft – that’s expert territory, too big for beginners – and the energy is massive at 1081. The wind is still cross-shore, but the forecast says "wind and tide favorable." For a break that’s already inconsistent, this is a rare chance. The swell direction is ENE, which is not the optimum NE the spot likes, but with that much power, it’ll still wrap in. The period is 8 seconds, so it’s still a bit short, but the sheer size and energy might make up for it. Keep in mind, this is a long-range call, so don’t book your flights yet, but if you’re an expert looking for a big, challenging session, that Sunday afternoon is the only window in this whole 16-day stretch that has any real spark.

After that, Monday the 17th drops back to 8ft and the energy fades, with the same cross-shore wind. The rest of the week is a slow decline back to small, weak stuff. The whole period is a long stretch of duds, but that one Sunday in the second week is the only thing worth keeping an eye on.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ENE
9
1.1
ENE
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0.8
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
5
1.1
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8
1.2
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5
1.3
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5
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6
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2.2
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2.2
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7
1.9
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8
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E
7
1.5
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7
1.5
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7
1.7
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7
1.3
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7
1.3
E
7
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E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
280
194
78
106
147
69
98
109
214
202
261
410
494
427
382
251
251
268
191
181
175
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
NE
20
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
25
E
30
E
25
ENE
30
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35
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30
E
25
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25
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:21AM0.64m
5:13PM0.61m
10:26AM0.70m
11:45AM0.79m
12:36PM0.87m
10:02PM0.43m
1:17PM0.93m
11:48PM0.45m
1:54PM0.97m
00:51AM0.50m
2:28PM0.98m
1:43AM0.55m
Low Tide
1:07PM0.55m
1:28AM0.16m
2:42AM0.14m
4:05AM0.11m
8:33PM0.42m
5:16AM0.07m
8:26PM0.39m
6:14AM0.03m
8:43PM0.35m
7:04AM0.01m
9:06PM0.31m
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Temp °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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