Point Annihilation surf break

Point Annihilation surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 02 Dec 2025 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
18.5° C
(Which is 2.1°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 (Dec 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point Annihilation in the next 12 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 3rd Dec)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 5th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 4th Dec)18ft (5.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
4
2
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.2
SSW
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
4.5
SSW
6
S
4.5
S
3
SSE
2.5
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.2
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
S
0.5
S
0.7
SSW
0.6
S
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
S
Period(s) (?)10999991012121111111099121210998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)948588141384090102606232223514268082481161038015270261512
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
25
NE
10
WSW
5
SW
15
ENE
20
W
55
SW
50
SSW
20
WSW
0
S
20
NE
10
NW
5
WSW
10
NNE
10
SSW
5
E
20
ENE
10
NNW
5
SSW
20
ENE
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offononoffcross-
on
onononglassoffcrossonoffoncross-
off
offcross-
off
glassoffcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:42PM
1.71
4:12AM
1.75
4:39PM
1.77
5:08AM
1.85
5:38PM
1.82
6:06AM
1.94
6:37PM
1.85
7:05AM
2.00
7:36PM
1.86
8:03AM
2.01
8:36PM
1.85
9:00AM
2.00
9:33PM
1.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:55PM
0.24
10:30AM
0.26
10:52PM
0.23
11:29AM
0.23
11:52PM
0.21
12:27PM
0.19
12:51AM
0.18
1:27PM
0.15
1:48AM
0.15
2:26PM
0.13
2:44AM
0.12
3:24PM
0.11
3:39AM
0.11
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--
Sunset-8:17--8:19--8:20--8:21--8:22--8:22--8:23-
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----2152--------------
Temp. °C222420192118161616181922262723202221242524
Feels °C (?)192220192119559151419232622181920222222
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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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