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Three Points surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 28 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Three Points surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Three Points sea temperature is
16.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Three Points surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, NNE swell with 5,221 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Three Points this week:
The surf forecast for Three Points over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Three Points in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 28th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 29th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Three Points over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 14 | S 14 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | |
1443 | 1383 | 3513 | 3384 | 2329 | 1443 | 986 | 679 | 472 | 295 | 188 | 111 | 266 | 389 | 683 | 1292 | 2650 | 1834 | 1376 | 991 | 650 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:01PM1.40m | 4:16AM1.39m | 4:48PM1.42m | 5:02AM1.39m | 5:33PM1.44m | 5:47AM1.39m | 6:16PM1.46m | 6:31AM1.39m | 6:59PM1.48m | 7:15AM1.39m | 7:41PM1.48m | 7:57AM1.39m | 8:24PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:43AM0.25m | 10:08PM0.34m | 10:30AM0.26m | 10:56PM0.34m | 11:15AM0.27m | 11:43PM0.34m | 11:59AM0.27m | 00:29AM0.32m | 12:43PM0.26m | 1:14AM0.31m | 1:27PM0.26m | 1:59AM0.31m | 2:10PM0.26m | 2:43AM0.31m | |||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
14 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 |
 kJ | 1443 | 1383 | 3513 | 3384 | 2329 | 1443 | 986 | 679 | 472 | 295 | 188 | 100 | 50 | 17 | 16 | 4 | 16 | 1834 | 1376 | 991 | 650 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 11 | NE 10 | E 9 | ENE 10 | S 15 | S 15 | S 9 | S 9 | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 59 | 57 | 33 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 9 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | N 16 | S 11 | N 15 | N 15 | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 15 | S 14 |
| kJ | 15 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 4 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 52 | 111 | 266 | 389 | 683 | 1292 | 2650 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 52 | 3 | 3 | 53 | 35 | 48 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 313 | 52 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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Information about the Three Points Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Three Points provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Three Points can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Three Points 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 (Three Points) 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 Three Points 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.
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