Tuahine Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.71° S 178.07° E

Issued: 5 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tuahine Point sea temperature is
13.9° C

1.2°C colder than average for this time of year

Tuahine Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tuahine Point surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SSE swell with 1,938 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuahine Point in the next 16 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 21st Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 25th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuahine Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
3
4
1
2
1
0
0
3
3
3
2
2
4
2
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
12
1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
19
1.7
SSE
16
1.3
SSE
15
1
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
12
1.6
ENE
8
1.8
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
2.5
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
10
1.8
E
10
1.7
E
10
0.9
SSE
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
88
70
57
30
63
795
1550
736
347
183
133
276
587
464
482
384
1384
1275
709
632
495
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
25
SSE
15
SSE
5
NE
10
NNE
25
NE
15
N
15
N
30
NE
35
NNE
10
NNW
5
NW
10
WNW
5
S
15
ENE
5
WNW
15
WSW
45
SW
35
SSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:02AM1.96m
11:34PM2.08m
11:57AM1.95m
00:23AM2.05m
12:51PM1.93m
1:09AM2.00m
1:41PM1.90m
1:53AM1.93m
2:27PM1.87m
2:37AM1.85m
3:11PM1.82m
3:22AM1.78m
3:55PM1.77m
Low Tide
5:13PM0.58m
5:52AM0.59m
6:05PM0.62m
6:42AM0.58m
6:56PM0.65m
7:28AM0.58m
7:45PM0.68m
8:12AM0.59m
8:34PM0.70m
8:54AM0.60m
9:20PM0.73m
9:37AM0.63m
10:07PM0.76m
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7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
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4:53
4:53
4:53
 mm
1
1
3
1
12
1
4
4
5
1
Temp °C
16
17
14
13
13
12
13
14
11
15
15
15
14
15
11
14
15
13
13
12
11
Feels °C
13
15
13
8
10
10
9
9
8
10
9
8
12
14
8
13
12
12
11
5
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
12
1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
19
1.7
SSE
16
1.3
SSE
15
1
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
13
1.8
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.6
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.4
E
10
Energy kJ
88
70
57
30
63
795
1550
736
347
183
133
95
587
464
482
384
585
543
709
632
402
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.3
S
4
0.2
E
8
0.3
SSE
12
0.8
SE
5
0.3
ENE
8
0.1
E
8
0.4
ENE
4
0.5
ENE
5
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.5
S
11
0.6
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
10
1.2
S
6
Energy kJ
6
6
3
5
28
34
12
1
6
13
40
71
48
40
51
46
65
97
60
112
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
8
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
15
0.3
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
17
0.9
SSE
19
Energy kJ
8
8
1
4
1
1
3
4
18
8
2
17
42
101
495
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
4
0.7
ESE
5
0.3
E
4
0.7
NE
4
1
NE
5
0.8
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
8
3.5
NE
10
3
NE
10
2.5
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
10
1.4
SSW
6
Energy kJ
14
19
3
18
46
37
276
2011
1567
1384
1275
135
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
3
2
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
3
1
3
Distance (km)
0
1
2
53
43
0
0
2
0
0
89
228
0
0
0
0
8
0
2
103
68
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
4
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
5
7
5
5
4
4
2
2
2
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
6
5
7
9
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
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Information about the Tuahine Point Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tuahine 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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