Rocky Point
Rocky Point is the North Shore's premier high-performance wave—shifty peaks over reef that offer both rippable faces and solid barrel sections. Strong currents keep the lineup constantly reshuffling, making it one of the more democratic waves on the Seven Mile Miracle.
Rocky Point surf forecast
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Direction range
- 300° - 330°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2m - 2.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (120°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 180°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
4m+
Board
Shortboard
Consistency
7/10
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
8/10
Access: Beach access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Rocky Point?
The Rocky Point profile does not specify a preferred tide stage. That does not mean tide has no effect: check local conditions alongside swell and wind.
What wind direction is offshore at Rocky Point?
The Rocky Point profile uses wind from ESE (120°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 90° to 180°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Rocky Point?
The Rocky Point scoring profile favors swell from NW (300° to 330°), a swell-height range of 1.2m to 3m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Rocky Point?
The main season at Rocky Point is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. A secondary window runs Oct, Mar. Nov-Feb peak. Shifty peaks, strong currents keep lineup mixed.
How do I get to Rocky Point?
The spot profile lists HNL as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 55 minutes. Beach access.
What kind of wave is Rocky Point?
Rocky Point is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights over a reef bottom. Difficulty is rated 7/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Oct, Mar
Nov-Feb peak. Shifty peaks, strong currents keep lineup mixed.
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