Point Annihilation surf break

Point Annihilation surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 25 Dec 2025 NZDT
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Point Annihilation surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Point Annihilation sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point Annihilation this week:

The surf forecast for Point Annihilation over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Dec 29) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 25th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 25th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 30th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Annihilation over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
31
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.4
SSE
0.3
SE
0.2
S
0.4
SSW
0.2
E
0.2
SSW
0.3
E
0.2
SSW
1.2
ESE
1.8
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.5
SE
2.4
SE
1.7
SSE
1
SE
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)991110991085969666799988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13976114945926156106413381265632962994442132109
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
5
WSW
20
ENE
15
NNW
20
NNW
25
N
15
N
10
ENE
5
NNW
15
SW
5
SW
20
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
30
SE
35
S
35
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglasscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offglassonglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
onononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:01PM
1.47
10:19AM
1.59
10:44PM
1.48
11:05AM
1.58
11:26PM
1.50
11:53AM
1.59
12:12AM
1.54
12:42PM
1.62
1:01AM
1.58
1:32PM
1.66
1:57AM
1.65
2:25PM
1.70
2:54AM
1.73
3:21PM
1.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:01AM
0.34
4:40PM
0.29
4:48AM
0.32
5:24PM
0.27
5:36AM
0.31
6:10PM
0.26
6:25AM
0.30
6:58PM
0.26
7:16AM
0.31
7:46PM
0.26
8:12AM
0.31
8:38PM
0.26
9:11AM
0.30
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
31
Sunrise-5:39--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43-
Sunset--8:35--8:36--8:36--8:36--8:37--8:37--8:37
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
------3-21--32223165---
Temp. °C222022222526211917161718171817161615151616
Feels °C (?)19172118222219191715161516161411119101413
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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 12 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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