Pohoiki (Isaac Hale Beach Park) is a rugged, black-sand reef cove on Hawaiʻi Island’s Puna coast where shifting lava-built shoals and strong currents make for punchy, technical reef peaks when the Southeast swell lines up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Pohoiki in Hawaii.
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The Wave
Tide matters: mid-rising to mid-fall tends to keep the reef working, while extreme high or low can expose shallow rock.
Check the live tide windows in the app to time your session perfectly.
Lineup Guide
The shoreline and newly formed lava/black-sand shelves produce unpredictable shallow sections and strong rip currents-approach with care and expect changing entry points as dredging and natural reshaping continue.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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