Point Annihilation Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.82° E

Point Annihilation Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Annihilation sea temperature is
12.7° C
1.2° 

Point Annihilation surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Point Annihilation surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, S swell with 11,135 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period with S 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 03) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point Annihilation in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 3rd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 7th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 4th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Annihilation over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, your local surf reporter, and I've got a good look at the forecast for Point Annihilation. It's a classic reef and point set-up, fairly exposed to the south swell, and it's looking like a waiting game for the most part. The water is sitting at 55°F, which is a bit colder than we'd expect for this time of year, so you'll want a good wetsuit.

We start off with a proper dud. This first weekend into the start of the week is a write-off. Strong, onshore winds are going to be tearing up the surface, making it lumpy and messy. The swell is there, but it's not surfable in these conditions. We're looking at poor surf right through to the afternoon of Monday the 5th. That's a solid four days of waiting.

The real story starts to build from the middle of next week. There's a big groundswell coming in, but the wind is still a problem. It's not until Friday the 7th that things line up. That morning, we've got glassy conditions with a 5-foot south swell, but the period is a massive 17 seconds. That's a very long period groundswell, and on a point like this, it's going to be pure magic. The energy is strong (2012), and it's going to be clean. The afternoon gets even better, with a clean 10-foot swell and offshore winds. This is the standout. It's big, expert territory, but it's the best of the best.

Saturday the 8th is still very good, with clean, glassy conditions with a 6-foot south swell. The energy is moderate (1218), and it's a great day for the intermediate crew. After that, things start to ease off. The wind stays good for a few days, but the swell drops. The 14th of August throws up another interesting one. The afternoon has a 10-foot SSW swell with clean offshore winds, but the energy is moderate (1500), and the period is a short 9 seconds. It's a solid option for the experienced, but not quite the same quality as the 7th.

The last few days of the window are a return to small, messy conditions. There's a tiny, very long period 18-second south swell on the 16th, but it's only 2 feet and the wind is messy. Not worth getting excited about.

So, the pick of the bunch is undeniably Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th. The glassy conditions, long period groundswell, and clean faces at Point Annihilation are going to be firing. This is a spot that can get crowded, especially when it's good, so be prepared for company. The 7th is for the experts, the 8th is for everyone else.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the W by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:50PM1.58m
8:14AM1.51m
8:34PM1.61m
8:57AM1.55m
9:19PM1.63m
9:39AM1.59m
10:04PM1.65m
10:22AM1.63m
10:51PM1.66m
11:10AM1.67m
11:41PM1.67m
12:04PM1.70m
00:33AM1.67m
Low Tide
1:30PM0.31m
2:07AM0.29m
2:15PM0.29m
2:50AM0.27m
3:02PM0.29m
3:34AM0.27m
3:49PM0.29m
4:19AM0.27m
4:38PM0.30m
5:05AM0.28m
5:29PM0.31m
5:54AM0.28m
6:23PM0.31m
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Information about the Point Annihilation Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Point Annihilation provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Point Annihilation can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Point Annihilation 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 (Point Annihilation) 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 Point Annihilation 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.

Point Annihilation is 48 km (30 miles) from the city of Gisborne. If you plan a holiday in Gisborne and Mahia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Gisborne. Gisborne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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