Tuapeka Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.72° S 176.49° W

Tuapeka Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tuapeka Point sea temperature is
11.2° C
0.5° 

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


Tuapeka Point surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,212 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuapeka Point this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tuapeka Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 11th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
11
1.5
SE
6
0.8
NNW
8
2.5
SE
9
2.1
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
8
0.9
E
7
1.4
ENE
6
0.9
ESE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.7
NNE
9
2.1
NE
9
2.1
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
278
181
87
1102
630
424
215
138
160
86
119
91
289
383
300
240
446
688
734
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
35
S
45
S
40
SSE
35
ESE
30
ESE
25
E
25
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
35
NE
30
ENE
50
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:47AM1.12m
4:31PM1.14m
4:48AM1.12m
5:32PM1.16m
5:49AM1.11m
6:30PM1.18m
6:50AM1.11m
7:26PM1.19m
7:48AM1.10m
8:19PM1.18m
8:45AM1.09m
9:11PM1.17m
Low Tide
10:10AM0.06m
10:43PM0.17m
11:09AM0.05m
11:45PM0.15m
12:08PM0.04m
00:45AM0.12m
1:05PM0.04m
1:44AM0.10m
2:02PM0.05m
2:40AM0.08m
2:56PM0.08m
3:32AM0.08m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:28
7:28
7:26
7:24
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5:39
5:40
5:42
5:43
5:45
5:45
 mm
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2
4
18
Temp °C
11
10
9
10
10
10
10
9
10
11
12
12
11
11
12
12
11
11
11
Feels °C
9
1
-2
1
3
3
3
3
3
4
7
7
6
6
8
8
4
5
2
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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 16 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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