Surf Forecasts:
Tuahine Point surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SSE swell with 1,951 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuahine Point this week:
The surf forecast for Tuahine Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuahine Point in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuahine Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about this spot.
It’s a single reef set-up, and the first few days are a slow start. The water’s running about 1° cooler than normal, sitting at 55°, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.
Friday 11th and Saturday 12th are basically a write-off. Tiny surf, under 2ft, and messy cross-shore winds. Not worth suiting up.
Sunday 13th morning is the first real window. Tuahine Point gets a clean 6ft SSE swell with a light offshore breeze. That’s a 15-second groundswell with plenty of energy behind it. It’s an excellent wave for experienced surfers – good shape, but too big for beginners. The afternoon gets choppy, so go early.
Monday 14th stays clean all day. 5ft SSE swell, light winds, good shape. A solid day for intermediate to advanced surfers.
Tuesday 15th morning is glassy and small – 3ft, no wind, perfect for a longboard. Tiny but clean.
From Wednesday 16th through Friday 18th, it goes flat and messy. Weak, small waves and lumpy wind. A quiet stretch.
Saturday 19th morning is a standout. Clean 4ft SSE swell, 19-second period, massive energy. That’s a proper groundswell wrapping into the reef. Excellent for experienced surfers.
Sunday 20th stays clean, 3ft to 4ft, good shape, light winds. A solid option for a range of ability.
Tuesday 22nd morning offers a clean 6ft SSW swell, but with a short 8-second period. Punchy, walled-up, and best for advanced surfers.
Thursday 24th morning brings a clean 7ft SSW swell – big and powerful, expert territory only, especially with the short period.
Friday 25th morning is the real gem. Glassy 8ft SSE swell, 14-second period, huge energy. Heavy, clean, and for experts only.
Saturday 26th stays solid at 6ft, clean, but a notch down in power.
Best windows for clean waves: Sunday 13th morning, Saturday 19th morning, and Friday 25th morning. Watch for crowds at Tuahine Point on those clean days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 19 | S 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 72 | 169 | 102 | 95 | 354 | 1646 | 1346 | 1505 | 353 | 628 | 596 | 347 | 186 | 146 | 98 | 56 | 40 | 20 | 23 | 48 | 20 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:09PM2.01m | 6:33AM1.95m | 6:53PM2.05m | 7:17AM1.99m | 7:34PM2.05m | 8:00AM2.01m | 8:14PM2.02m | 8:43AM2.00m | 8:56PM1.97m | 9:25AM1.96m | 9:40PM1.91m | 10:09AM1.91m | 10:25PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:50AM0.46m | 00:26AM0.48m | 12:37PM0.42m | 1:10AM0.44m | 1:23PM0.42m | 1:52AM0.42m | 2:08PM0.44m | 2:32AM0.43m | 2:52PM0.48m | 3:13AM0.47m | 3:37PM0.54m | 3:56AM0.53m | 4:21PM0.61m | ||||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 21 | 35 | 24 | 95 | 354 | 1646 | 1346 | 886 | 353 | 628 | 596 | 347 | 186 | 146 | 98 | 56 | 40 | 20 | 9 | 26 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 18 | SSE 18 | ESE 6 | SSE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | SSE 15 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | S 16 | S 15 | E 12 | S 14 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 15 | S 14 |
| kJ | 18 | 169 | 102 | 4 | 43 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 186 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 21 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 19 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 11 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 13 | E 8 | — | — | E 12 | S 13 | S 16 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 |
| kJ | 72 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | — | W 2 | S 5 | S 6 | — | — | S 14 | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | SW 5 | SSW 6 | — |
| kJ | 18 | — | 1 | 35 | 77 | — | — | 1505 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 23 | 48 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 44 | 2 | 68 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 178 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Tuahine Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tuahine Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tuahine 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 (Tuahine 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).
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