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Desperation Point Surf Forecast
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Desperation Point surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 02 Jul 2025 NZST
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 (Jul 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Desperation Point in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 05) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 03) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 2nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 5th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 5th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Desperation Point over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 669 | 578 | 436 | 449 | 510 | 399 | 348 | 3041 | 2613 | 2687 | 1498 | 974 | 699 | 767 | 387 | 252 | 225 | 174 | 140 | 148 | 122 | 85 | 44 | 99 | 205 | 651 | 1152 | 1347 | 1522 | 2564 | 2614 | 2426 | 1788 | 1525 | 634 | 636 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:59AM 2.69 | 3:30PM 2.54 | 3:53AM 2.58 | 4:29PM 2.48 | 4:55AM 2.51 | 5:42PM 2.49 | 6:03AM 2.51 | 6:50PM 2.58 | 7:05AM 2.57 | 7:41PM 2.72 | 7:57AM 2.67 | 8:24PM 2.86 | 8:42AM 2.80 | 9:03PM 3.01 | 9:23AM 2.92 | 9:40PM 3.14 | 10:02AM 3.03 | 10:18PM 3.24 | 10:40AM 3.10 | 10:56PM 3.31 | 11:18AM 3.14 | 11:34PM 3.34 | 11:57AM 3.14 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:51PM 0.94 | 9:22AM 0.89 | 9:44PM 1.05 | 10:15AM 0.95 | 10:46PM 1.11 | 11:18AM 0.98 | 11:58PM 1.11 | 12:27PM 0.96 | 1:04AM 1.05 | 1:24PM 0.89 | 1:54AM 0.94 | 2:11PM 0.79 | 2:36AM 0.83 | 2:53PM 0.70 | 3:15AM 0.73 | 3:32PM 0.60 | 3:52AM 0.63 | 4:10PM 0.51 | 4:31AM 0.56 | 4:48PM 0.45 | 5:10AM 0.50 | 5:27PM 0.41 | 5:52AM 0.47 | |||||||||||||
Wed 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Mon 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 |
| Sunset | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sat night, light winds from the E by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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