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Point Annihilation Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
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Point Annihilation surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 NZST
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 (Sep 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 (Sep 20) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 17th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 20th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 20th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Annihilation over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | |
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 kJ (?) | 157 | 157 | 68 | 73 | 51 | 32 | 70 | 314 | 632 | 771 | 432 | 340 | 640 | 297 | 260 | 60 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 36 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:12AM 1.62 | 1:42PM 1.70 | 2:10AM 1.57 | 2:37PM 1.66 | 3:06AM 1.52 | 3:30PM 1.62 | 3:59AM 1.49 | 4:21PM 1.60 | 4:51AM 1.50 | 5:11PM 1.58 | 5:41AM 1.52 | 5:59PM 1.58 | 6:29AM 1.57 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:23AM 0.20 | 8:03PM 0.21 | 8:20AM 0.22 | 8:57PM 0.22 | 9:17AM 0.23 | 9:50PM 0.24 | 10:11AM 0.23 | 10:42PM 0.25 | 11:02AM 0.25 | 11:31PM 0.28 | 11:49AM 0.28 | 12:18AM 0.31 | 12:35PM 0.31 | |||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tue 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:05 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 2 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Gisborne and Mahia
Offshore wind reported 13 km from Point Annihilation (light winds from the N at Mahia Automatic Weather Station 13 km from Point Annihilation). 1.1m 13s groundswell from the S with a 0.5m 10s swell from the SSE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.- Calm condsitions have become offshore at Blacks Reef (light winds from the N at Mahia Automatic Weather Station 15 km from Blacks Reef). 1.1m 13s groundswell from the S with a 0.5m 10s swell from the SSE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
Actual: 49 min ago
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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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