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Desperation Point surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 10 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Desperation Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Desperation Point sea temperature is
17.6° C
 (Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Desperation Point this week:

The surf forecast for Desperation Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Desperation Point in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 11th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 11th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 15th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Desperation Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon night, light winds from the ENE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Mon
16
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
SW
0.9
WSW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.5
SW
1.9
W
4
WSW
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)141414131313121211121212111010111212131415
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1072105785055338828620514010194906685930083951345341473678311522772150
Wind
(km/h)
35
SE
30
ESE
30
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
15
SSE
10
ESE
15
NNW
20
WNW
20
NNE
25
N
20
NNW
30
WSW
45
WSW
40
WSW
30
WSW
25
W
25
W
25
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossonononononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:30AM
2.75
2:50PM
2.61
3:18AM
2.58
3:49PM
2.44
4:26AM
2.44
5:09PM
2.34
5:55AM
2.41
6:30PM
2.35
7:11AM
2.50
7:38PM
2.47
8:06AM
2.67
8:32PM
2.63
8:51AM
2.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:51AM
0.97
9:09PM
0.93
9:43AM
1.14
10:03PM
1.10
10:51AM
1.25
11:20PM
1.20
12:18PM
1.25
12:49AM
1.14
1:34PM
1.10
1:56AM
0.97
2:27PM
0.88
2:45AM
0.74
3:09PM
0.64
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Mon
16
Sunrise-7:15--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22-
Sunset--7:52--7:51--7:50--7:47--7:46--7:45--7:44
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cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151617161616151919182019181717161717161818
Feels °C (?)1011111115141416161618181799101313121414
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Information about the Desperation Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Desperation Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Desperation Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Desperation Point 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 (Desperation Point) 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 Desperation Point 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Taranaki? If you are looking for accommodation near Desperation Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Taranaki, consider staying in New Plymouth which is 52 km (32 miles) away.

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