Desperation Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Taranaki, New Zealand)
Desperation Point Surf Guide
Desperation Point in Taranaki is an exposed beach break that has quite reliable surf. Spring and Summer provide the favoured conditions. Offshore winds are from the east northeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. There are left and right breaking reefs. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of rocks in the line up.
Desperation Point Spot Info
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Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
fairly consistent | 19.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Desperation Point:
The best conditions reported for surf at Desperation Point occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East-northeast.
What's the best time of year to surf Desperation Point (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Desperation Point Location Map
Interactive Desperation Point surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Desperation Point is New Plymouth Airport (NPL) in New Zealand, 58 km (36 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Desperation Point is Wanganui Airport (WAG), also in New Zealand, 114 km (71 miles) away.
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Wind State | on | on | on | cross- on |
Tides at Desperation Point
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Swell History at Desperation Point
Surf stats for Desperation Point, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Desperation Point
Wind stats for Desperation Point, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:
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Wave Buoys Nearest To Desperation Point:
- Closest Wave BuoyGolden Bay Buoy98 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyTory East Head Buoy123 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyFairway Beacon128 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyBay of Plenty Buoy193 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyBream Bay Buoy250 mi