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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 am Wednesday 16 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 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Desperation Point in the next 12 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 16) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 19) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 16th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Desperation Point over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 21 |
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| Energy (?) | 7952 | 4432 | 2553 | 1356 | 815 | 548 | 790 | 1664 | 2357 | 1853 | 2238 | 2043 | 2672 | 2015 | 1393 | 1709 | 1988 | 1749 | 2130 | 2173 | 2741 | 2147 | 1724 | 1060 | 616 | 529 | 457 | 372 | 269 | 176 | 162 | 233 | 292 | 321 | 294 | 1023 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:23PM 3.04 | 1:40AM 3.16 | 2:11PM 2.95 | 2:31AM 3.03 | 3:05PM 2.85 | 3:28AM 2.91 | 4:09PM 2.77 | 4:37AM 2.81 | 5:32PM 2.77 | 5:58AM 2.79 | 6:53PM 2.89 | 7:14AM 2.86 | 7:54PM 3.06 | 8:16AM 2.98 | 8:46PM 3.23 | 9:09AM 3.10 | 9:33PM 3.35 | 9:55AM 3.19 | 10:16PM 3.42 | 10:38AM 3.22 | 10:57PM 3.41 | 11:17AM 3.19 | 11:36PM 3.34 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:35PM 0.57 | 8:05AM 0.56 | 8:26PM 0.68 | 8:54AM 0.65 | 9:22PM 0.80 | 9:51AM 0.76 | 10:27PM 0.90 | 11:01AM 0.84 | 11:48PM 0.92 | 12:25PM 0.83 | 1:06AM 0.83 | 1:35PM 0.72 | 2:08AM 0.68 | 2:32PM 0.57 | 2:59AM 0.54 | 3:21PM 0.45 | 3:46AM 0.44 | 4:06PM 0.36 | 4:30AM 0.38 | 4:47PM 0.33 | 5:12AM 0.38 | 5:27PM 0.37 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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