Surf Forecasts:
Three Points surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 13s period, S swell with 12,465 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Three Points in the next 16 days are 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Three Points over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 11 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 155 | 115 | 311 | 403 | 992 | 1383 | 645 | 704 | 404 | 262 | 177 | 5122 | 6828 | 10886 | 11955 | 5861 | 5042 | 4174 | 3553 | 3957 | 2299 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:16PM1.70m | 6:42AM1.59m | 7:10PM1.71m | 7:36AM1.60m | 8:02PM1.70m | 8:29AM1.59m | 8:52PM1.66m | 9:20AM1.57m | 9:41PM1.61m | 10:09AM1.53m | 10:28PM1.54m | 10:57AM1.49m | 11:15PM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:58AM0.05m | 00:36AM0.07m | 12:55PM0.03m | 1:31AM0.04m | 1:49PM0.04m | 2:23AM0.04m | 2:41PM0.07m | 3:13AM0.06m | 3:32PM0.11m | 4:01AM0.10m | 4:21PM0.17m | 4:47AM0.15m | 5:09PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 4 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | SE 12 |
| kJ | 155 | 107 | 53 | 19 | 21 | 887 | 645 | 704 | 404 | 262 | 177 | 196 | 87 | 74 | 34 | — | 7 | 8 | — | — | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 14 | SSE 9 | ESE 13 | S 18 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 |
| kJ | 49 | 26 | 13 | 29 | 20 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 250 | 173 | 78 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 8 | SE 14 | S 17 | S 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 23 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | S 11 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 46 | 115 | 311 | 403 | 992 | 1383 | — | — | 5 | 108 | 1029 | 5122 | 6828 | 10886 | 11955 | 5861 | 5042 | 4174 | 3553 | 3957 | 2299 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 53 | 54 | 82 | 82 | 52 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 73 | 73 | 317 | 76 | 82 | 82 | 76 | 76 | 0 |
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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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