Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Rock Point/Pohakuloa. This is a reef and point break that’s exposed to the northeast, and it’s only breaking when it gets the right swell. It’s inconsistent, so we’ve got to be patient.

Right now, through the start of the forecast, it’s a frustrating watch. The surf is there, but it’s just not coming together. On Monday the 27th, we’ve got a 5 ft east swell with a 14-second period, but the wind is howling cross-off from the northeast at 16 mph. The energy is strong (1143), but it’s a no-go for a paddle. Tuesday morning the 28th bumps up to 8 ft from the east, still a 13-second period, and the wind is a little lighter, but it’s still cross-off. The energy is very strong (2414), but the conditions are just marginal. The real tease is Tuesday afternoon. The swell hits 10 ft out of the east-northeast, and the wind is still cross-off, but it’s just too big for this break. For a reef and point, that’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s a handful.

From Wednesday the 29th onward, it’s a brutal run. The wind swings onshore, and we get a mess of cross-shore and cross-chop for days. The swell drops, the period tanks, and the energy fades. By Thursday the 30th, we’re looking at 6 ft east swell with a short 8-second period and a moderate to fresh breeze. The energy is weak (361), and the surface is lumpy. This continues all the way through the first week of August. The wind just won’t let up, and the swell period stays short and weak. It’s a tough stretch.

The one bright spot in the whole 16-day window is a very brief moment on Wednesday morning the 29th of July. The wind goes light and onshore from the south-southeast at 6 mph, with a 7 ft east-northeast swell. The period is a short 9 seconds, so it’s not gonna be a classic, but it’s the cleanest it will be. The energy is moderate (669). It’s not a standout, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. For a spot that’s inconsistent, this is a rare chance to get a few, but don’t expect perfection.

After that, it’s a long, dry spell. The wind stays strong and cross-shore, the swell is messy, and the energy drops right off. For a reef and point like this, it’s just not worth paddling out. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing with that steady cross-shore wind.

So, to be honest, there’s no real standout session here. The Tuesday afternoon swell is too big, and the rest is blown out. If you’re desperate, that Wednesday morning might be your only window. But forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the charts.

Rusty.

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