Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

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