Point Annihilation surf break

Point Annihilation surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 08 May 2026 NZST
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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
15.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 09) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point Annihilation in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 12th May)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 14th May)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
4
3
3
3
1
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
S
19
1.6
S
14
2.2
S
8
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
13
1.8
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.7
S
16
2.1
S
16
2.1
S
14
2.5
S
14
3.5
S
9
4.5
S
13
4.5
S
16
4
S
15
4
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
35
46
34
32
29
1072
600
2440
1667
1044
660
1456
2123
1835
2580
2192
6055
10681
7787
5633
Wind (km/h)
30
N
15
NW
15
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
5
N
25
SW
25
S
20
S
5
WNW
10
N
10
ENE
15
WSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
WSW
40
SW
45
SSW
35
SSW
30
SW
30
SSW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
10:35PM1.53m
10:59AM1.42m
11:23PM1.49m
11:43AM1.39m
00:12AM1.48m
12:31PM1.40m
1:01AM1.49m
1:23PM1.44m
1:51AM1.54m
2:16PM1.51m
2:42AM1.60m
3:10PM1.60m
3:35AM1.68m
4:03PM1.71m
Low Tide
4:59AM0.40m
5:06PM0.44m
5:43AM0.37m
5:52PM0.42m
6:29AM0.35m
6:41PM0.39m
7:16AM0.33m
7:33PM0.37m
8:04AM0.31m
8:29PM0.34m
8:55AM0.29m
9:25PM0.31m
9:48AM0.27m
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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light rain
light rain
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6:58
6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
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5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
2
3
2
1
1
2
Temp °C
19
19
19
16
16
17
15
13
12
12
13
14
13
13
13
12
13
13
13
12
13
14
15
16
12
14
16
9
7
7
9
10
12
12
8
8
8
5
4
5
6
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
13
1.5
ENE
13
1.4
ENE
12
1.3
ENE
12
1.6
S
14
1.3
S
13
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
13
1.8
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.7
S
16
2.1
S
16
2.1
S
14
2.3
S
14
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
16
264
734
721
531
486
1072
600
2440
1667
1044
660
1456
2123
1835
2009
27
16
18
20
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
13
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
1.2
E
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
Energy kJ
69
36
34
32
28
351
194
143
133
96
94
85
60
61
41
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
14
0.4
SW
13
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
19
0.4
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.8
ENE
9
0.1
S
26
0.2
S
24
0.4
S
21
Energy kJ
35
46
20
29
53
16
118
13
44
142
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
7
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.5
SW
4
2.2
S
8
0.4
NE
3
0.9
SSW
4
1.5
S
6
2.5
S
14
3.5
S
9
4.5
S
13
4.5
S
16
4
S
15
4
S
14
Energy kJ
223
4
4
2
7
548
2
32
167
2580
2192
6055
10681
7787
5633
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
3
1
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
1
4
4
1
1
3
2
2
Distance (km)
45
7
0
11
7
0
41
81
12
0
0
0
1
7
94
1
81
158
77
77
81
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
9
4
4
4
4
9
9
5
9
8
6
9
6
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
9
8
6
9
6
5
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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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