Point Annihilation surf break

Point Annihilation surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 21 Nov 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
17.1° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Tuesday (Nov 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point Annihilation in the next 12 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 27) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 25th Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 27th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 27th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon).

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.4
S
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.8
SSW
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
1.6
E
1.5
E
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)1416151515161414613141413121212111210109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)421191717191616103362138163106186171116101514432116
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
20
NE
10
NW
15
SSE
15
E
5
SW
5
SE
20
ENE
10
WNW
15
SSW
25
S
10
SSE
15
ESE
20
ESE
10
E
5
SE
25
NE
15
N
15
NNE
20
NE
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:32PM
1.55
7:58AM
1.65
8:15PM
1.55
8:38AM
1.65
8:58PM
1.53
9:18AM
1.63
9:41PM
1.50
9:58AM
1.60
10:24PM
1.47
10:40AM
1.57
11:07PM
1.45
11:27AM
1.54
11:50PM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:28PM
0.50
1:44AM
0.50
2:10PM
0.50
2:23AM
0.49
2:54PM
0.48
3:02AM
0.48
3:37PM
0.44
3:42AM
0.45
4:21PM
0.40
4:25AM
0.43
5:04PM
0.36
5:11AM
0.40
5:49PM
0.33
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Sunrise5:41--5:41--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:37--
Sunset-8:07--8:07--8:08--8:09--8:10--8:12--8:13-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232720171715171716161615161615191817212421
Feels °C (?)202418151514151416141214131314171414212219
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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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