
Surf Forecasts:
Rock Point/Pohakuloa surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, ENE swell with 2,504 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Point/Pohakuloa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down the only show in town for this stretch.
Right off the bat, we're looking at Rock Point/Pohakuloa, a reef and point setup that loves swell from the NE. The water temp is sitting at about 80°, which is right on the money for this time of year, so nothing to get excited or worried about there.
The first few days are a total loss, I won't lie. Wednesday the 2nd through Thursday the 3rd is a disaster with lumpy cross-chop, fresh breezes, and poor conditions. There's swell there at 8ft to 8ft, but it's short-period, wind-affected junk. You'd be wasting your time paddling out.
We see a real tease on Friday the 4th. The swell gets some serious legs, with a long-period groundswell from the ENE hitting 14 seconds. The combined wave energy goes bonkers, reading 2155 to 2460. That's some heavy water. But here's the catch – the wind stays cross-shore, and the forecast is still calling it marginal or poor. For a point and reef like Rock Point, that long-period groundswell can get a bit too straight and walled-up, and with that cross-breeze, it'll be a messy, challenging paddle. At 8ft, this is for experienced hands only.
We've got a stretch from Saturday the 5th through Monday the 7th that's the best of a tricky bunch. The swell hangs around 7ft to 8ft, still from the ENE, with a period of 12 to 13 seconds – still a solid groundswell. The combined energy is strong, staying well over 1300. The wind eases up, especially Monday afternoon with a gentle breeze. It's still cross-shore, so we're not getting that perfect offshore glass, but it'll be cleaner. This is the most promising window, but with the spot being "inconsistent" and crowds "often", don't expect to have it to yourself. If you're an intermediate or better, Sunday the 6th morning through Monday the 7th afternoon is your best bet.
After that, Tuesday the 8th sees the wind swing onshore, and the quality drops straight back into the bin. From there we're looking at a long dry spell. A few days around the 13th and 14th get a bit cleaner with some cross-off winds, but the swell drops off to a weak 5ft to 6ft with a short, weak period.
The bottom line? There's no true stand-out day here. The middle weekend, from the 5th to the 7th, is the only window worth paddling for, but keep your expectations in check. The long-range stuff in the second week is much weaker and not worth a dedicated trip.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
708 | 661 | 566 | 517 | 494 | 617 | 2148 | 2454 | 2069 | 1630 | 1616 | 1568 | 1559 | 1338 | 1485 | 2008 | 2111 | 1619 | 1012 | 651 | 173 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:04PM0.60m | 8:03AM0.70m | 10:11AM0.74m | 11:27AM0.81m | 12:14PM0.86m | 11:11PM0.43m | 12:51PM0.90m | 00:16AM0.50m | 1:23PM0.91m | 1:05AM0.58m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:54AM0.51m | 11:37PM0.14m | 00:35AM0.16m | 2:12AM0.18m | 3:59AM0.17m | 7:38PM0.36m | 5:15AM0.13m | 7:43PM0.32m | 6:12AM0.11m | 7:59PM0.28m | |||||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 11 |
102 | 99 | 72 | 41 | 81 | 36 | 35 | 56 | 84 | 111 | 1616 | 1568 | 1559 | 1338 | 1485 | 2008 | 2111 | 612 | 1941 | 1387 | 579 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | NW 10 | E 18 | SSW 14 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | E 15 | E 14 | ENE 10 | NNE 8 |
66 | 66 | 4 | 6 | 39 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 35 | 121 | 180 | 179 | 232 | 209 | 183 | 291 | 109 | 206 | 651 | 90 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NW 11 | W 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 18 | N 13 | N 13 | SW 20 | SW 12 | NNE 10 | N 8 | N 10 | N 8 | N 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | E 14 | E 13 |
8 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 22 | 33 | 22 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 109 | 151 | 128 | 123 | 195 | 173 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | — | ENE 13 | — | — | — | — | E 5 | ENE 12 | ENE 10 | ESE 6 | E 6 |
708 | 661 | 566 | 517 | 494 | 617 | 2148 | 2454 | 2069 | 1630 | — | 983 | — | — | — | — | 36 | 1619 | 1012 | 155 | 165 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 24 | 24 | 51 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 51 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 24 |
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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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