Surf spot

Rec. Center - Pokai Bay

Forecast conditions and map view for Rec. Center - Pokai Bay in USA, Hawaii, Oahu. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, Hawaii, Oahu
Coordinates: 21.4453, -158.1898

Metric
Metric	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00
Wave height (m)	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6
Wave direction	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	NNE	NNE	S	S	SSW	S	SSW	S	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	S	S	S	S	NNE	N	N	N	N	N	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	10.4	10.1	9.8	10	9.7	9.4	9	8.9	7.5	7.7	9.6	9.6	9.4	9.4	9.3	9.1	7.8	8.1	7.7	7.5	7.8	9.8	9.8	9.9	9.8	7.8	8.3	7.6	7.3	7.4	8.6	9.7	11.6	11.8	11.8	11.8	11.9	11.9	12.3	13.2	13.3	12.8	12.6	12.9	12.5	12	12.3	12.3	12.3	12.3	13.2	13.1	13.2	13	13.1	11.8
Wave energy (kJ)	89	89	85	87	82	77	71	70	44	45	75	71	69	68	62	55	33	35	30	31	26	44	44	45	45	21	29	27	25	25	40	58	91	93	94	94	102	89	117	108	120	118	122	128	136	125	131	132	133	131	152	168	169	166	188	115
Wind speed (km/h)	6	5.7	6.3	4	12	6.6	10.2	6.3	4.8	4.7	5.2	4.1	11.8	7.4	9.3	7.1	6.4	6.4	5.9	17.3	15.5	10.9	7.7	9.7	7.4	7	7.2	9	3.1	3.9	9.8	10.7	8.9	10.8	18.8	29.6	29.5	29.6	21	21.1	17.4	18.3	22	30.4	30	28.1	18.2	14.9	12.1	10.6	15	27.3	29.7	26.1	17.7	15
Wind direction	ENECross	NECross	ENECross	SGlassy	SWCross-on	WCross	NECross-off	ENECross	ENEGlassy	ENEGlassy	ENECross	SEGlassy	WSWCross	NWOffshore	NECross	NECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	ECross-on	ENECross	NOffshore	ECross	ENECross	ENECross	NECross-off	ENECross	ECross-on	NEGlassy	NNEGlassy	ENECross	ENECross	NECross-off	NECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	NECross	ENECross	NECross-off	NECross	NECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	NECross-off	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross

Rec. Center – Pokai Bay is a mellow, user-friendly surf spot on the west side of Oahu, Hawaii, near the Waianae coast. It’s generally known for being a smaller, softer wave compared with many other Oahu breaks, which makes it more approachable for beginners and longboarders when conditions are right.

What it’s like

Wave type: Typically a beachbreak/reef-influenced bay wave, depending on sand and swell direction.
Best for: Beginners, longboarders, and intermediate surfers looking for cleaner, gentler waves.
Wave quality: Can be fun and workable, but usually not a heavy, world-class barrel spot.
Crowd factor: Can get busy, especially when the surf is small and friendly.

Conditions

Swell: Needs the right south or southwest swell to light up, though smaller west/northwest energy can also influence it depending on season.
Wind: Best with light offshore or calm morning winds; afternoon trades can make it choppier.
Tide: Often more workable at mid to higher tide, though that can vary with sand and swell.

Hazards and notes

Reef/rocks: Like many Hawaiian breaks, there may be reef or shallow sections, so it’s worth checking conditions before paddling out.
Local awareness: Oahu’s west side is generally more laid-back than some high-profile breaks, but it’s still important to respect locals and surf etiquette.
Summer fun factor: On smaller summer swells, it can be a nice place for a relaxed session.

Overall vibe

Rec. Center – Pokai Bay is typically a soft, forgiving wave in a scenic bay setting, better suited to cruising and learning than to aggressive performance surfing.