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Three Points surf Forecast / East Cape / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 26 Apr 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 17.7°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.8 °C max: 19.2 °C min: 16.5 °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 17.7°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.8 °C max: 19.2 °C min: 16.5 °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 (Apr 27) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s 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 2.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 04) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Thursday (May 02) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 27th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 1st May)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 4th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 19s

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

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Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NE
1.2
S
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.4
NE
1.2
NE
1
NE
0.9
ENE
0.6
NE
1.6
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.4
ENE
3
ENE
3
E
2.5
E
2.1
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.5
S
1
SE
0.7
S
2.3
S
2.2
S
1.9
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.7
S
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
2.1
S
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.5
S
Period(s) (?)67101010999979101211111110108916191615131312171616151414101016
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)19138315327327258166121592325411064270423431584980416288313149254373323591526794546488164315291322105170117845575461106
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
20
SW
15
SSE
10
WNW
5
NW
15
ENE
5
N
10
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SSW
25
SW
25
S
15
SW
25
SW
20
S
10
W
5
SW
10
SSE
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
E
5
WNW
5
SW
10
S
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SE
40
SSW
30
SW
35
SSW
30
S
20
S
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:20AM
1.43
8:45PM
1.50
9:02AM
1.43
9:27PM
1.50
9:45AM
1.42
10:11PM
1.51
10:30AM
1.41
10:59PM
1.51
11:20AM
1.40
11:50PM
1.52
12:14PM
1.40
12:45AM
1.53
1:13PM
1.42
1:43AM
1.55
2:15PM
1.45
2:42AM
1.57
3:17PM
1.50
3:41AM
1.60
4:17PM
1.56
4:39AM
1.63
5:14PM
1.63
5:36AM
1.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:21AM
0.28
2:36PM
0.23
3:04AM
0.28
3:17PM
0.24
3:47AM
0.28
4:00PM
0.24
4:32AM
0.28
4:46PM
0.23
5:21AM
0.27
5:35PM
0.23
6:13AM
0.25
6:28PM
0.22
7:08AM
0.22
7:25PM
0.20
8:06AM
0.17
8:25PM
0.18
9:04AM
0.12
9:26PM
0.16
10:02AM
0.07
10:27PM
0.12
10:59AM
0.03
11:27PM
0.09
11:54AM
-0.00
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
Sunrise-6:45--6:46--6:47--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54-
Sunset--5:22--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:16--5:15--5:15--5:14--5:13--5:12--5:10--5:09
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Rain (mm)
----------245--1--------------3223-2
Temp. °C161616121515131616151515141717141314101413111314121515121515131212131414
Feels °C (?)131212101311101212121212101312128971210911121014141013129547910

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon morning, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night).

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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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