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Desperation Point Surf Forecast
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Desperation Point surf Forecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
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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 Friday (Apr 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Desperation Point in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Desperation Point over the next 12 days.
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 843 | 649 | 2980 | 1147 | 3597 | 4468 | 4050 | 2462 | 1261 | 837 | 700 | 436 | 359 | 319 | 424 | 443 | 424 | 368 | 362 | 397 | 298 | 358 | 630 | 479 | 362 | 336 | 238 | 199 | 160 | 223 | 214 | 164 | 133 | 88 | 84 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | off | cross- on | off | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:42PM 3.19 | 10:57AM 3.09 | 11:15PM 3.17 | 11:31AM 3.02 | 11:51PM 3.09 | 12:10PM 2.91 | 12:33AM 2.98 | 12:57PM 2.77 | 1:25AM 2.84 | 2:00PM 2.65 | 2:31AM 2.74 | 3:16PM 2.59 | 3:47AM 2.73 | 4:27PM 2.62 | 4:58AM 2.81 | 5:35PM 2.73 | 6:01AM 2.96 | 6:39PM 2.89 | 6:59AM 3.12 | 7:37PM 3.08 | 7:53AM 3.25 | 8:28PM 3.25 | 8:43AM 3.34 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:37PM 0.33 | 4:53AM 0.47 | 5:11PM 0.41 | 5:29AM 0.57 | 5:48PM 0.53 | 6:09AM 0.70 | 6:29PM 0.67 | 6:56AM 0.84 | 7:16PM 0.81 | 7:53AM 0.95 | 8:15PM 0.93 | 8:59AM 0.99 | 9:26PM 0.97 | 10:11AM 0.93 | 10:39PM 0.90 | 11:21AM 0.78 | 11:49PM 0.73 | 12:26PM 0.55 | 12:51AM 0.52 | 1:23PM 0.33 | 1:47AM 0.31 | 2:14PM 0.14 | 2:37AM 0.16 | |||||||||||||
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 |
| Sunset | 5:40 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 11 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 10 | 15 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu night, calm by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed night, light winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue 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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