Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.11° N 156.74° W

Rock Point/Pohakuloa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rock Point/Pohakuloa sea temperature is
26.4° 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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, E swell with 565 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 19s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this outlook for Rock Point/Pohakuloa is a tough one. This is a reef and point setup that’s inconsistent and only really works when the swell comes from the north-northwest, but we’ve got nothing but easterly energy for the entire 16-day window. That means the surf is going to be poor for the first week and a half, with hardly any decent session on the cards.

The first week is a write-off. From Saturday the 18th right through to the end of July, it’s a relentless run of cross-shore winds, lumpy chop, and messy waves. Swell heights bounce between 4ft and 7ft, but that’s all from the east or east-northeast – the wrong direction for this spot. Winds are 12 to 22 mph, mostly from the east, and they’re crossing up the surface. The combined wave energy sits moderate for most of that stretch, around 200 to 700 (moderate energy), but it doesn’t help when the quality’s gone. Not a single day scores above a zero in the first week. Crowds are often an issue here, but honestly, I don’t think many will be paddling out.

Things start to look a little different around Sunday the 26th of July. We get a pulse of very long-period swell crossing the 15-second mark – 16 to 17 seconds – coming from the east. That’s a groundswell with serious energy, with combined readings hitting 1658 up to 2383 (strong to very strong energy). Swell heights are 5ft to 7ft, and the water temp is about 80°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. Here’s the catch: the wind is still cross-shore from the east-northeast at 12 to 16 mph, and the direction is still wrong. This long-period east swell is prone to closing out at this point break, and the wind will keep it messy. That’s why it’s only a marginal call – the potential is there, but the conditions will fight you.

The best look we get is Tuesday the 28th of July afternoon. The swell drops a touch to 7ft from the east, period 13 seconds, combined energy 1480 (strong). The wind swings around to the northeast and goes cross-offshore, cleaning up the surface. This is the only window in the whole 16 days where the wind’s not ruining it. The swell direction still isn’t ideal, but that clean face will make it rideable for intermediate surfers. It’s a glimmer, not a classic.

From Wednesday the 29th onwards, it’s back to poor conditions. Swell drops off, period shortens, and the cross-shore wind returns. By the time we hit August, it’s just more of the same – 6ft to 7ft from the east-northeast on a short period, with fresh cross-shore winds. Not worth the paddle.

Bottom line: if you’re desperate, aim for the afternoon of Tuesday the 28th of July. It’s the only clean-ish window, but don’t expect perfection. This is a spot that really needs a north-northwest swell, and we’re not getting one. The rest of the run is a blank.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
E
7
2
E
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
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8
1.3
ENE
8
1.6
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7
1.5
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7
1.4
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7
1.3
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7
1.3
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7
1.6
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7
1.4
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7
1.5
E
11
1.8
E
6
1.7
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6
1.8
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6
1.9
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6
1.8
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7
2
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7
2.1
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7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
491
509
485
343
301
218
268
236
178
145
154
212
163
565
220
223
224
272
285
372
407
Wind (km/h)
35
E
30
E
30
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
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20
ENE
25
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25
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25
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25
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30
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25
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30
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30
E
Wind State
cross
cross
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cross
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High Tide
5:28PM0.79m
6:22AM0.55m
5:46PM0.71m
7:51AM0.56m
5:54PM0.64m
9:53AM0.61m
5:31PM0.59m
11:32AM0.67m
12:23PM0.73m
12:59PM0.78m
Low Tide
10:41AM0.27m
00:24AM0.25m
11:22AM0.38m
00:58AM0.24m
12:14PM0.49m
1:36AM0.22m
2:14PM0.57m
2:23AM0.22m
3:21AM0.20m
4:25AM0.18m
part cloud
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rain showers
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7:10
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 mm
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Temp °C
25
25
25
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Feels °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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