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Desperation Point Surf Forecast
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Desperation Point surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 27 Dec 2024 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Desperation Point this week:
The surf forecast for Desperation Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Desperation Point in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 02) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 27th Dec) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 3rd Jan) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 3rd Jan) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Desperation Point over the next 12 days.
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1164 | 938 | 909 | 171 | 110 | 222 | 211 | 330 | 553 | 931 | 523 | 336 | 1189 | 907 | 480 | 530 | 423 | 328 | 203 | 113 | 196 | 309 | 815 | 859 | 838 | 1723 | 911 | 1924 | 1127 | 456 | 563 | 480 | 347 | 280 | 227 | 234 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | off | glass | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:19PM 2.63 | 8:54AM 2.76 | 9:08PM 2.73 | 9:35AM 2.91 | 9:53PM 2.85 | 10:14AM 3.06 | 10:34PM 2.96 | 10:53AM 3.18 | 11:14PM 3.06 | 11:32AM 3.27 | 11:53PM 3.14 | 12:11PM 3.35 | 12:35AM 3.16 | 12:53PM 3.35 | 1:18AM 3.14 | 1:36PM 3.31 | 2:04AM 3.08 | 2:23PM 3.23 | 2:54AM 2.99 | 3:13PM 3.11 | 3:47AM 2.90 | 4:08PM 2.99 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:18PM 0.97 | 2:38AM 0.79 | 3:05PM 0.87 | 3:22AM 0.71 | 3:46PM 0.76 | 4:04AM 0.62 | 4:25PM 0.67 | 4:44AM 0.55 | 5:05PM 0.60 | 5:24AM 0.48 | 5:45PM 0.52 | 6:03AM 0.42 | 6:27PM 0.48 | 6:45AM 0.41 | 7:12PM 0.47 | 7:28AM 0.44 | 7:59PM 0.49 | 8:15AM 0.51 | 8:47PM 0.53 | 9:06AM 0.61 | 9:37PM 0.60 | 10:00AM 0.72 | 10:31PM 0.69 | |||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:53 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Desperation Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Desperation Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Desperation Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Desperation Point 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 (Desperation Point) 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 Desperation Point 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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