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Three Points Surf Forecast
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Three Points surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 26 Aug 2025 NZST
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 Thursday (Aug 28) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Three Points in the next 12 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 9s period and expected on Monday (Sep 01) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 27th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Three Points over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat morning, strong winds from the NW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tue 02 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 166 | 874 | 1780 | 4748 | 2303 | 1528 | 1263 | 620 | 451 | 252 | 141 | 143 | 191 | 320 | 205 | 112 | 1017 | 995 | 972 | 588 | 490 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:45AM 1.47 | 9:04PM 1.51 | 9:29AM 1.46 | 9:46PM 1.47 | 10:12AM 1.43 | 10:29PM 1.43 | 10:55AM 1.41 | 11:12PM 1.38 | 11:39AM 1.38 | 11:56PM 1.34 | 12:25PM 1.36 | 12:42AM 1.31 | 1:13PM 1.34 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:40AM 0.17 | 2:56PM 0.21 | 3:22AM 0.19 | 3:40PM 0.24 | 4:05AM 0.22 | 4:24PM 0.28 | 4:47AM 0.26 | 5:08PM 0.32 | 5:29AM 0.30 | 5:53PM 0.37 | 6:13AM 0.34 | 6:39PM 0.40 | 6:58AM 0.36 | |||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tue 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 3 | 7 | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 11 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for East Cape
Continuing clean conditions at Three Points (calm at Gisborne Airport 52 km from Three Points). A 2.0m swell from the NE
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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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