Point Annihilation surf break

Point Annihilation surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 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
12.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Saturday (Aug 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point Annihilation in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 27) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 23rd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 23rd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 20th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed morning, light winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
2
4
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
S
3.5
S
3.5
S
3
S
2.5
S
1.3
S
1.9
S
1.9
S
1.6
S
1.3
S
0.8
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
Period(s) (?)1010998161413121119169121110109171615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)25801993172914811525134416871238820687985137820430521616611952343324
Wind
(km/h)
40
S
35
S
40
S
35
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
20
S
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
S
10
NNW
5
N
15
NE
10
NNW
5
W
20
NE
20
N
10
N
25
NE
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:54PM
1.75
3:23AM
1.62
3:50PM
1.74
4:18AM
1.60
4:44PM
1.72
5:12AM
1.58
5:37PM
1.71
6:04AM
1.57
6:26PM
1.69
6:55AM
1.59
7:13PM
1.68
7:43AM
1.61
7:58PM
1.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:16PM
0.24
9:36AM
0.23
10:12PM
0.23
10:32AM
0.21
11:06PM
0.23
11:24AM
0.20
11:58PM
0.23
12:12PM
0.20
12:47AM
0.24
12:58PM
0.23
1:33AM
0.26
1:45PM
0.27
2:17AM
0.29
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Sunrise6:48--6:48--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:41--6:41--
Sunset-5:35--5:36--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:38--5:39-
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
224213-23------------
Temp. °C101111111110111099109111111121312151514
Feels °C (?)1224446656868881197111011
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  1. weather stationWind Update Wind reports 13 km away suggest it is still onshore at Point Annihilation (strong winds from the SSW at Mahia Automatic Weather Station). A 4.0m swell from the S

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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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