Surf Forecasts:
Point Annihilation surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, S swell with 1,860 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point Annihilation this week:
The surf forecast for Point Annihilation over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point Annihilation in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Annihilation over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’ve got coming in the next couple of weeks. It’s a slow start, but we’ve got some absolute rippers on the horizon, especially for the guys who can handle a bit of size.
The water temp is about 53°F, which is a few degrees cooler than normal for this time, so get the 5/4 out.
We kick off on Saturday the 22nd with a tiny taste. Point Annihilation picks up a glassy 4ft south swell with a clean 12-second period. The energy is light at 345, but that offshore NNE breeze at just 3 mph means it’ll be buttery smooth. It’s a fun little warm-up.
Sunday the 23rd is a total washout – a howling 16 mph cross-wind from the NW wrecks that little 2ft swell. Monday the 24th morning is a no-go, but Monday afternoon is where the show starts. We get a solid 6ft south groundswell with a very long 15-second period from the S. The combined energy is a thumping 1499. A gentle 9 mph NE offshore wind keeps it clean, but this is for experienced surfers only – anything over 5ft gets serious, and this one will be pulling hard down the point. It’s a clear standout.
Tuesday the 25th is a letdown with cross-shore winds, but Wednesday the 26th afternoon gets clean again. A 3ft south swell from a long 16-second period gets a light 6 mph offshore NE breeze. Energy is moderate at 421.
Thursday the 27th is a gem. The morning is glassy with a 4ft south swell from 16 seconds (energy 944), and the afternoon is clean with a 5ft swell at 16 seconds (energy 1104) and a light offshore cross. Friday the 28th keeps that clean run going with a solid 5ft south swell at 16 seconds (energy 1171) under a gentle cross-offshore breeze. Thursday and Friday mornings are your prime windows for power and shape.
Saturday the 29th has a moderate 16 mph offshore wind keeping a 4ft south swell clean, but energy drops to 364. Sunday the 30th turns ugly with a strong cross-wind. Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st are flat, but Tuesday the 1st of September afternoon shows a nice surprise: a very long 18-second period groundswell at 3ft from the S with a clean offshore NE breeze. Energy is 760, and it’ll offer some long, drawn-out lines.
The second week is hit and miss. Saturday the 5th afternoon is messy with a short-period 7ft swell and onshore wind. The real payoff is Sunday the 6th. We get a powerful 7ft south swell on Sunday morning (energy 1059) under light NNE winds, and Sunday afternoon holds a solid 6ft south swell (energy 998) with a 13 mph offshore ENE wind. That last day is a big-wave dream for the experts – powerful, clean, and demanding.
The two biggest standouts are clear: Monday the 24th afternoon for that first big, clean groundswell, and Thursday the 27th for that glassy morning power session. Don’t sleep on Sunday the 6th either, if you’re looking for one last score.
Respect the size, and enjoy the ride.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 9 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 319 | 189 | 104 | 50 | 43 | 315 | 1430 | 1568 | 653 | 418 | 247 | 283 | 334 | 488 | 912 | 1092 | 1281 | 1149 | 711 | 451 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:22AM1.51m | 1:56PM1.54m | 2:10AM1.45m | 2:43PM1.52m | 2:58AM1.40m | 3:28PM1.49m | 3:46AM1.38m | 4:13PM1.49m | 4:33AM1.38m | 4:59PM1.50m | 5:22AM1.41m | 5:47PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:20PM0.47m | 7:35AM0.46m | 8:10PM0.48m | 8:23AM0.46m | 8:57PM0.47m | 9:11AM0.44m | 9:43PM0.43m | 10:00AM0.41m | 10:29PM0.39m | 10:48AM0.36m | 11:15PM0.34m | 11:32AM0.32m | 00:03AM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 5 | SSW 9 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 |
| kJ | 319 | 189 | 104 | 50 | 18 | 315 | 1430 | 1568 | 653 | 418 | 247 | 130 | 334 | 488 | 912 | 1092 | 1281 | 1149 | 711 | 451 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | S 17 | S 15 | S 17 | S 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 |
| kJ | 7 | 33 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 34 | 35 | 59 | 27 | 94 | 168 | 283 | 61 | 29 | 25 | 12 | 8 | 22 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | SE 8 | — | S 17 | SSE 9 | S 18 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 5 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 10 | SE 13 | — | E 16 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 19 | 3 | — | 6 | 17 | 6 | 34 | 34 | 1 | 16 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 2 | 7 | — | 5 | — | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | N 4 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 |
| kJ | — | 9 | 7 | 18 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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