Tuhawaiki Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – South Canterbury)
| Name: | Tuhawaiki Point |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: ENE | Offshore Wind: W |
Tuhawaiki Point in S Canterbury is an exposed point break that does not work very often with no particular seasonal pattern. Works best in offshore winds from the west. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the east northeast. Best around high tide. Sometimes crowded. Beware of rips, rocks, locals and sharks.
Overall Tuhawaiki Point Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Tuhawaiki Point surf quality by season and Tuhawaiki Point surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Tuhawaiki Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Tuhawaiki Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Lighthouse Reef | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Jacks Point | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Patiti Point | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Smithfield | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Crossroads | 54 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Tuhawaiki Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4670 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4723 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4967 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5029 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5180 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Tuhawaiki Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Timaru Harbour, New Zealand | 3 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Oamaru, New Zealand | 48 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Akaroa, New Zealand | 93 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Akaroa, New Zealand(2) | 93 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand | 93 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Tuhawaiki Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Mount Dobson (New Zealand) | 44 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Fox Peak (New Zealand) | 48 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Awakino Ski Area (New Zealand) | 52 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Roundhill (New Zealand) | 53 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mount Hutt (New Zealand) | 66 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Tuhawaiki Point: |
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| Closest city location | Timaru (New Zealand) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Pleasant Point (New Zealand) | 14 mi |
| Third closest city location | Oamaru (New Zealand) | 46 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Methven (New Zealand) | 60 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Rakaia (New Zealand) | 61 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Tuhawaiki Point is Timaru Airport (TIU) in New Zealand, 16 km (10 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Tuhawaiki Point is Oamaru Airport (OAM), also in New Zealand, 60 km (37 miles) away.
- Third is Glentanner Airport (MON) in New Zealand, 108 km (67 miles) away.
- Mount Cook Airport (GTN) in New Zealand is 118 km (73 miles) away.
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Tuhawaiki Point and is 147 km (91 miles) away.
