Rapahoe/Chimney Pots Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.37° S 171.24° E

Rapahoe/Chimney Pots Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 03 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rapahoe/Chimney Pots sea temperature is
14.1°C
0.5° 

Rapahoe/Chimney Pots surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rapahoe/Chimney Pots surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 10 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with 2,525 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rapahoe/Chimney Pots this week:

The surf forecast for Rapahoe/Chimney Pots over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rapahoe/Chimney Pots in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 3rd Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 6th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 10th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rapahoe/Chimney Pots over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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9
1.3
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0.6
WSW
16
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
513
276
196
356
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242
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614
524
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938
849
608
408
383
724
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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NNW
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ENE
5
ENE
15
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NE
10
NNW
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NNE
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WNW
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
6:28AM2.29m
6:56PM2.41m
7:37AM2.33m
8:01PM2.46m
8:36AM2.42m
8:57PM2.53m
9:25AM2.51m
9:45PM2.60m
10:09AM2.60m
10:27PM2.64m
10:48AM2.65m
11:06PM2.66m
11:25AM2.68m
11:44PM2.65m
Low Tide
12:35PM0.63m
1:17AM0.49m
1:43PM0.57m
2:18AM0.43m
2:42PM0.47m
3:11AM0.35m
3:32PM0.38m
3:56AM0.30m
4:16PM0.31m
4:37AM0.27m
4:57PM0.27m
5:15AM0.27m
5:36PM0.26m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Rapahoe/Chimney Pots Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rapahoe/Chimney Pots provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rapahoe/Chimney Pots can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rapahoe/Chimney Pots 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 (Rapahoe/Chimney Pots) 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 Rapahoe/Chimney Pots 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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