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Desperation Point Surf Forecast
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Desperation Point surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 09 May 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 Saturday (May 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 8s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 11) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 10th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 10th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 10th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Desperation Point over the next 12 days.
Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wed 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 2066 | 4433 | 3905 | 2913 | 1860 | 1560 | 1382 | 1463 | 1351 | 1159 | 617 | 400 | 495 | 212 | 205 | 325 | 325 | 486 | 299 | 178 | 260 | 403 | 587 | 630 | 2151 | 2859 | 3421 | 6425 | 1788 | 1386 | 1020 | 2009 | 3186 | 3046 | 3550 | 4204 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | off | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:15AM 2.87 | 8:39PM 2.93 | 8:51AM 2.94 | 9:13PM 3.04 | 9:26AM 2.99 | 9:45PM 3.11 | 9:59AM 3.02 | 10:17PM 3.15 | 10:33AM 3.02 | 10:50PM 3.15 | 11:07AM 2.98 | 11:24PM 3.11 | 11:43AM 2.91 | 12:02AM 3.03 | 12:25PM 2.81 | 12:46AM 2.93 | 1:14PM 2.71 | 1:38AM 2.82 | 2:13PM 2.62 | 2:37AM 2.76 | 3:15PM 2.59 | 3:40AM 2.76 | 4:16PM 2.62 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:12AM 0.63 | 2:28PM 0.49 | 2:48AM 0.55 | 3:03PM 0.42 | 3:22AM 0.52 | 3:37PM 0.40 | 3:55AM 0.52 | 4:10PM 0.43 | 4:28AM 0.55 | 4:44PM 0.48 | 5:02AM 0.62 | 5:20PM 0.57 | 5:39AM 0.71 | 5:57PM 0.67 | 6:21AM 0.81 | 6:39PM 0.77 | 7:10AM 0.90 | 7:26PM 0.87 | 8:04AM 0.95 | 8:23PM 0.93 | 9:03AM 0.93 | 9:25PM 0.93 | 10:03AM 0.85 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wed 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, calm by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WNW on Thu night, strong winds from the W by Sun morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon night, calm by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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