Point Annihilation Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.07° S 177.82° E

Point Annihilation Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 09 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Annihilation sea temperature is
16.1°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 9 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 14 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 15 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, S swell with 1,505 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SSW 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 (Nov 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 10th Nov)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 14th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 15th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night).

Monday
9
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
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Saturday
14
Sunday
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14
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13
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.7
E
10
0.4
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
S
17
1.9
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.3
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13
1.1
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
14
87
109
90
49
43
23
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25
43
46
92
52
189
209
1505
902
572
350
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
15
SE
5
ESE
10
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
N
20
N
15
N
0
NNW
15
NE
10
NNW
5
W
5
E
35
SW
20
SSE
15
SE
5
NE
10
ENE
25
ENE
15
NNW
Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
6:19AM1.67m
6:39PM1.60m
7:06AM1.71m
7:25PM1.61m
7:51AM1.73m
8:11PM1.62m
8:34AM1.73m
8:56PM1.61m
9:16AM1.71m
9:40PM1.58m
9:57AM1.66m
10:23PM1.53m
10:39AM1.60m
11:05PM1.48m
Low Tide
12:33PM0.37m
00:53AM0.42m
1:20PM0.40m
1:38AM0.45m
2:05PM0.43m
2:21AM0.46m
2:50PM0.44m
3:03AM0.46m
3:35PM0.44m
3:44AM0.47m
4:19PM0.43m
4:27AM0.46m
5:02PM0.42m
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Temp °C
17
16
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23
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13
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17
8
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9
11
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13
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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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