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Three Points surf Forecast / East Cape / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 11 May 2024 NZST
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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 17.0°C (Statistics for 11 May 1981-2005 - mean: 17.2 °C max: 18.5 °C min: 15.5 °C)
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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 17.0°C (Statistics for 11 May 1981-2005 - mean: 17.2 °C max: 18.5 °C min: 15.5 °C)


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 Saturday (May 11) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (May 16) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 11th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 11th May)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 11th May)11ft (3.5m) 18s

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

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Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
S
1.6
S
2.3
S
1.9
S
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.6
SSE
1.7
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.8
NE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.7
NE
0.8
NE
1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.8
NE
0.7
NE
2.5
S
2.1
S
1.8
S
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
2.5
S
Period(s) (?)919171514131213121117151312121110877161699131213910910101212129
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)161018022864167511918625745554163501334124655535021615198775953858273112345193165939410988496354883873271164
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
25
SW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
ENE
10
W
5
W
5
ESE
5
W
5
NNW
15
NE
10
NW
20
NNE
20
N
10
NNW
10
S
10
S
15
SSW
20
SW
10
S
10
NW
15
SW
35
SSW
15
SSE
5
E
15
NE
15
NNW
10
N
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
N
25
NNE
10
SSW
15
W
20
SW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
glassoncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:46PM
1.69
9:08AM
1.56
9:37PM
1.64
9:59AM
1.50
10:27PM
1.58
10:50AM
1.43
11:16PM
1.52
11:40AM
1.37
12:06AM
1.46
12:32PM
1.32
12:55AM
1.41
1:23PM
1.29
1:44AM
1.37
2:15PM
1.27
2:33AM
1.35
3:05PM
1.29
3:21AM
1.35
3:54PM
1.32
4:08AM
1.35
4:40PM
1.36
4:54AM
1.37
5:25PM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:32PM
0.05
3:06AM
0.11
3:22PM
0.10
3:57AM
0.16
4:12PM
0.16
4:47AM
0.21
5:01PM
0.22
5:37AM
0.26
5:50PM
0.28
6:26AM
0.30
6:38PM
0.33
7:15AM
0.33
7:27PM
0.37
8:03AM
0.34
8:17PM
0.39
8:51AM
0.34
9:08PM
0.40
9:38AM
0.32
9:58PM
0.39
10:24AM
0.30
10:47PM
0.37
11:09AM
0.28
11:35PM
0.34
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--
Sunset-5:07--5:06--5:05--5:04--5:04--5:02--5:01--5:00--5:00--5:00--4:59--4:59-
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Rain (mm)
1-----------133--2----1--------13-137
Temp. °C131211131210141312151513151615151514151612171412141312161714161512141312
Feels °C (?)766119812111012121111141415141211141014771089131413111191099

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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