Three Points surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 12 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
20.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Three Points in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 12th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 14th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 18th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Three Points over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sat night).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
NNE
0.3
NE
0.6
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.7
NE
0.4
S
0.7
NE
1
NE
1.1
NE
1.2
NE
2.3
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.3
SSE
Period(s) (?)169141113111010109996137899788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)241514434439519112812390616038345454117168241547850672
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
15
SSE
15
ESE
15
NE
25
NE
10
NNW
10
N
10
NNE
15
SW
5
NE
5
NNW
5
SW
5
NNW
5
ENE
5
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
30
S
30
S
30
S
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
crossononcrosscross-
on
onoffonglassoffglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:58PM
1.40
2:31AM
1.36
2:46PM
1.35
3:20AM
1.34
3:35PM
1.32
4:09AM
1.35
4:24PM
1.32
4:58AM
1.36
5:13PM
1.32
5:46AM
1.39
6:01PM
1.33
6:33AM
1.42
6:47PM
1.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:15PM
0.28
8:37AM
0.38
9:01PM
0.32
9:27AM
0.41
9:49PM
0.34
10:17AM
0.42
10:37PM
0.34
11:07AM
0.41
11:25PM
0.33
11:57AM
0.40
12:13AM
0.31
12:46PM
0.37
1:00AM
0.28
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise5:54--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--
Sunset-8:31--8:31--8:31--8:30--8:30--8:30--8:30-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
---------2793313532-3
Temp. °C252118202019252619212219191919212018191816
Feels °C (?)231916181718232519222321212121201814131210
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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 12 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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