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Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 +1245
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuapeka Point this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tuapeka Point in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 26) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+1245) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 26th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuapeka Point over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri morning, light winds from the SW by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun night, light winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thu 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 695 | 307 | 235 | 62 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 72 | 255 | 457 | 528 | 554 | 330 | 268 | 256 | 553 | 688 | 703 | 589 | 615 | 713 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:27AM 1.02 | 4:04PM 1.06 | 4:24AM 0.99 | 4:58PM 1.05 | 5:21AM 0.97 | 5:49PM 1.04 | 6:14AM 0.97 | 6:37PM 1.04 | 7:05AM 0.98 | 7:23PM 1.04 | 7:53AM 1.00 | 8:07PM 1.04 | 8:38AM 1.02 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:41AM 0.17 | 10:18PM 0.23 | 10:36AM 0.19 | 11:13PM 0.22 | 11:29AM 0.20 | 12:06AM 0.21 | 12:21PM 0.21 | 12:55AM 0.19 | 1:11PM 0.22 | 1:42AM 0.18 | 1:59PM 0.23 | 2:27AM 0.17 | 2:46PM 0.24 | |||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thu 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:30 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | -3 | -4 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Chatham Islands
Cross-off winds at Tuapeka Point are now cross-shore so expect speed-bumps in the surf (light winds from the W at Chatham Island Airport Automatic Weather Station 11 km from Tuapeka Point). A 2.0m swell from the NNW
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Information about the Tuapeka Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tuapeka Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tuapeka Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tuapeka 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 (Tuapeka 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 Tuapeka 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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