Three Points surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

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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
19.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Apr 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 15th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 15th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 13th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Three Points over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (gales from the NE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the N by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning).

Sun
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
!
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
7.5
NE
2.5
NNE
1.8
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
0.9
ESE
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
1.3
N
1.8
N
1.3
NNE
Period(s) (?)12121091413131212121111111413131212579
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1527017455963787535034212481801348639401161811731157995284273
Wind
(km/h)
65
NE
30
NW
15
NNW
15
N
10
NW
10
NW
10
NW
10
WNW
25
W
5
SW
15
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
N
15
N
25
N
25
N
25
N
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Sun
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunrise--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35
Sunset5:44--5:42--5:40--5:38--5:37--5:37--5:35--
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
211------------------1
Temp. °C202122221821211619191619211620211820201819
Feels °C (?)101721211720191415171216191319191516161416
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in East Cape? If you are looking for accommodation near Three Points, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Cape, consider staying in Gisborne which is 53 km (33 miles) away.

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