Point Annihilation surf break

Point Annihilation surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 18 Feb 2026 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
20.7° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Wednesday (Feb 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 21) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 18th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 19th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 23rd Feb)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.8
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
E
0.8
SSW
1.1
S
1.2
S
0.9
SSW
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
1.6
S
1.3
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)10101210101010995810109881311989
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15698118249244125767056391483081505633229023961648429
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
15
SE
10
NNW
20
WNW
10
NE
25
WNW
15
W
10
NE
35
SSW
10
SSW
20
E
20
NNW
15
WNW
10
ENE
25
SSW
20
SW
15
S
15
N
5
NNW
15
E
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscross-
off
crossglasscrosscross-
on
offcross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:29PM
1.49
7:53AM
1.63
8:19PM
1.56
8:41AM
1.67
9:06PM
1.62
9:28AM
1.71
9:52PM
1.69
10:17AM
1.73
10:38PM
1.73
11:07AM
1.73
11:27PM
1.76
11:59AM
1.72
12:21AM
1.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:22PM
0.26
1:35AM
0.22
2:10PM
0.22
2:22AM
0.19
2:57PM
0.19
3:11AM
0.19
3:44PM
0.18
4:02AM
0.19
4:31PM
0.18
4:55AM
0.21
5:20PM
0.19
5:48AM
0.22
6:12PM
0.20
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--
Sunset-8:06--8:04--8:02--8:01--8:00--7:59--7:58-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192018212321212119171818212218171716212119
Feels °C (?)181817212217201919151315192012141415201919
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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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