
Surf Forecasts:
Point Annihilation surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 12,466 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 18s 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 6.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 20ft (6.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 21ft (6.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Annihilation over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the NE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 6 | S 6 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | E 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
138 | 80 | 2928 | 3103 | 1371 | 590 | 368 | 314 | 171 | 100 | 476 | 1231 | 3404 | 4719 | 5359 | 3846 | 3027 | 1935 | 1405 | 1407 | 470 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:38AM1.64m | 00:04AM1.68m | 12:33PM1.60m | 00:56AM1.61m | 1:29PM1.59m | 1:47AM1.57m | 2:22PM1.60m | 2:38AM1.54m | 3:11PM1.61m | 3:28AM1.53m | 3:57PM1.62m | 4:15AM1.53m | 4:43PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:51PM0.22m | 6:24AM0.21m | 6:46PM0.31m | 7:13AM0.29m | 7:41PM0.38m | 8:01AM0.37m | 8:35PM0.43m | 8:50AM0.44m | 9:26PM0.47m | 9:40AM0.48m | 10:13PM0.50m | 10:30AM0.50m | 10:58PM0.51m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 6 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
5 | 80 | 2928 | 3103 | 1371 | 590 | 368 | 314 | 171 | 540 | 476 | 356 | 242 | 254 | 5359 | 791 | 645 | 373 | 349 | 259 | 265 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | S 10 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | E 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 17 | S 16 | E 11 | S 14 |
7 | 52 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100 | 59 | — | — | — | — | 1126 | 147 | 908 | 496 | 344 | 416 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | S 23 | — | — | S 20 | — | — |
7 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 188 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | E 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
138 | — | — | — | 17 | 96 | 111 | 286 | 1073 | — | — | 1231 | 3404 | 4719 | 483 | 3846 | 3027 | 1935 | 1405 | 1407 | 470 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 244 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45 | 55 | 45 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 88 | 88 | 92 | 77 | 7 | 7 | 64 |
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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.









