Point Annihilation surf break

Point Annihilation surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 NZST
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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
14.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Point Annihilation surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 3,438 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s 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 (Jun 01) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 1st Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 1st Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 8th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue morning, light winds from the W by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri night).

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sun
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
S
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
11
2.5
SSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
76
30
38
14
16
4
12
17
34
56
46
39
18
16
12
12
12
25
38
37
611
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
45
NNE
20
NNE
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
SSE
10
N
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
N
20
N
20
N
25
NNE
20
NW
20
NW
30
WNW
40
SSW
40
SSW
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
6:15AM1.56m
6:42PM1.67m
6:58AM1.55m
7:23PM1.66m
7:42AM1.53m
8:03PM1.63m
8:26AM1.50m
8:43PM1.60m
9:09AM1.47m
9:24PM1.56m
9:51AM1.45m
10:09PM1.53m
10:32AM1.44m
Low Tide
00:12AM0.49m
12:28PM0.49m
00:55AM0.49m
1:08PM0.48m
1:39AM0.47m
1:47PM0.47m
2:22AM0.44m
2:27PM0.45m
3:05AM0.41m
3:09PM0.44m
3:47AM0.38m
3:53PM0.42m
4:30AM0.35m
4:38PM0.40m
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clear
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clear
light rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:20
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4:53
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4
6
3
1
3
2
Temp °C
16
18
18
17
17
17
18
15
14
14
16
18
15
17
18
16
17
17
15
11
12
13
14
13
12
10
16
18
15
13
13
14
16
12
14
15
12
13
13
9
3
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.6
ENE
8
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
13
1.7
ENE
11
1.5
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
8
0.2
S
9
0.4
NE
7
0.2
S
12
1.2
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
10
0.6
S
5
0.5
ENE
9
Energy kJ
76
30
55
14
16
4
643
476
307
149
113
84
54
7
14
12
171
99
117
20
46
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
15
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
S
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
E
9
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.6
ENE
8
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
18
18
38
2
12
17
10
56
46
39
18
16
6
12
25
38
47
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
4
0.2
S
4
0.2
S
5
0.1
S
14
0.2
E
9
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
S
9
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.4
S
11
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
4
14
6
3
17
34
1
2
2
4
6
12
2
10
10
8
37
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
6
0.9
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
2.5
NE
9
2.3
ENE
9
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
N
3
0.6
NE
8
0.4
NE
5
1.1
NE
7
2
NE
8
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
WNW
3
2.5
SSW
7
Energy kJ
53
77
114
247
945
827
1
2
36
8
118
502
1
3
611
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
2
45
265
45
7
7
7
0
2
2
54
64
54
45
45
54
55
88
128
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
2
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
9
8
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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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