Point Annihilation Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.82° E

Point Annihilation Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Annihilation sea temperature is
12.2°C
1.4° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, S swell with 4,392 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s 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 (Sep 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) 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 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 1st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 1st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 1st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
12
3
S
12
3.5
S
14
2.4
S
14
2.5
S
17
2.3
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.4
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13
1
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.2
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15
0.5
S
14
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
10
0.7
S
10
0.4
SSW
10
1.4
SW
5
2.5
SSW
8
3
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2744
2785
4196
2073
4137
2155
976
623
276
146
72
30
22
97
240
136
96
33
103
824
2924
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
5
WSW
10
NW
10
NNW
5
NE
15
NW
10
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NW
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NNW
35
NW
20
WNW
15
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SE
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N
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NNW
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NW
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SSW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:52PM1.69m
9:13AM1.70m
9:40PM1.69m
9:59AM1.73m
10:30PM1.68m
10:50AM1.74m
11:22PM1.67m
11:46AM1.74m
00:17AM1.65m
12:46PM1.73m
1:15AM1.63m
1:45PM1.73m
2:15AM1.61m
Low Tide
2:37PM0.24m
3:05AM0.23m
3:28PM0.25m
3:52AM0.23m
4:20PM0.25m
4:42AM0.24m
5:13PM0.25m
5:34AM0.23m
6:09PM0.23m
6:29AM0.21m
7:08PM0.21m
7:26AM0.19m
8:07PM0.18m
rain showers
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5:45
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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