Point Annihilation Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.82° E

Point Annihilation Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 06 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Annihilation sea temperature is
13.6°C
0.6° 

Point Annihilation surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Point Annihilation surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, S swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point Annihilation in the next 16 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 6th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 9th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 9th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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12
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SSW
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16
0.6
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12
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19
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16
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15
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14
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14
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Energy kJ
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264
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
30
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15
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5
SW
10
E
10
SSW
20
SW
15
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5
S
15
ESE
15
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10
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15
ENE
20
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NE
15
NNE
25
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15
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15
NNE
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15
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High Tide
2:32PM1.69m
3:01AM1.56m
3:28PM1.67m
4:00AM1.55m
4:23PM1.66m
4:56AM1.57m
5:18PM1.65m
5:50AM1.61m
6:10PM1.65m
6:41AM1.66m
7:01PM1.65m
7:31AM1.71m
7:50PM1.66m
Low Tide
8:53PM0.13m
9:13AM0.15m
9:48PM0.14m
10:12AM0.16m
10:43PM0.16m
11:09AM0.18m
11:37PM0.20m
12:02PM0.22m
00:29AM0.25m
12:52PM0.26m
1:18AM0.30m
1:41PM0.30m
2:04AM0.35m
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Temp °C
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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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