Surf Forecasts:
Point Annihilation surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, S swell with 2,402 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Annihilation over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of swell lined up at Point Annihilation, a reef and point setup that loves a south swell. The water is sitting at 54°, which is a bit colder than what we’d normally expect for this time of year, so you might want a step-up in rubber.
The first real call comes in on Friday afternoon, August 21st. We’re looking at a clean 6ft south groundswell, with a 16-second period – that’s proper long-period energy. Combined wave energy is strong (1504), and with a light ENE breeze holding it cross-off, the face will be smooth and lined up. This is excellent for experienced surfers; the power and length on those waves will be a treat.
Saturday morning, the 22nd, is a bit of a letdown with a smaller 4ft south swell, but the wind turns glassy in the afternoon. It’s only 4ft, but the clean conditions will make it fun for a longboard or a groveler.
The next standout is Monday afternoon, August 24th. Swell bumps back up to 6ft from the south-southwest, 13-second period, and the energy is back up (1105). A light ESE cross-off breeze keeps it clean. It’s not the biggest, but the quality will be there.
Hold onto your boards for Thursday afternoon, August 27th. We’ve got a 6ft south swell with a 17-second period – that’s a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is ripping at 2206. Light ENE cross-off wind again. This is excellent for experienced surfers; the waves will be powerful, fast, and offering long, grinding walls. This is the best of the first week.
The following week has a few windows, but the real standout is Thursday morning, September 3rd. A massive 12ft south swell, 15-second period, with a combined energy of 4822 – that’s heavy. A light north cross-off breeze will keep it clean. This is for experts only; the power and size will be intimidating. It’s a long-range forecast, so keep an eye on it, but if it hits, it’s a day for the big wave guns.
The run fades out after that, with a small, glassy 3ft south swell on Saturday morning, September 5th that’s worth a look for a relaxed session.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 17 | S 17 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1402 | 653 | 400 | 319 | 189 | 102 | 48 | 43 | 300 | 1070 | 1070 | 464 | 248 | 177 | 492 | 635 | 763 | 918 | 1702 | 2347 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:35AM1.57m | 1:06PM1.58m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:30PM0.44m | 6:49AM0.45m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 13 | SSW 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 17 | S 17 |
| kJ | 1402 | 653 | 400 | 319 | 189 | 102 | 48 | 43 | 300 | 1070 | 1070 | 464 | 248 | 177 | 492 | 635 | 763 | 918 | 1702 | 2347 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | S 16 | S 14 | S 10 | SW 6 | ESE 12 | S 18 | S 18 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 102 | 43 | 20 | 7 | 33 | 34 | 44 | 17 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 26 | 174 | 150 | 67 | 9 | 14 | 298 | 492 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | E 15 | ESE 14 | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 5 | S 18 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 4 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | NE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | — | 129 | 4 | 19 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 15 | 27 | 27 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | WNW 2 | — | NW 4 | N 3 | NW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | WNW 3 | N 5 | NW 2 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 1 | — | 13 | 8 | 24 | 15 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 33 | 9 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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