Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 02 Mar 2026 +1245
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Tuapeka Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tuapeka Point sea temperature is
16.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuapeka Point this week:

The surf forecast for Tuapeka Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuapeka Point in the next 12 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.0m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 5th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 5th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 3rd Mar)15ft (4.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuapeka Point over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 80mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Sun night, stormy winds from the SSW by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sun
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
NNW
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.2
NNE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
3.5
SE
1.9
NE
2.1
SE
2.2
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.2
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.9
N
1
N
0.9
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.3
NNE
Period(s) (?)5111118161610129101099988556712
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)64303131696820951042625935551391230151116663943533828
Wind
(km/h)
45
NNW
60
S
55
S
65
SSW
90
SSW
80
SSE
50
SE
40
SSE
35
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
5
SSE
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
N
30
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
WNW
25
SSE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
ononononononcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:47AM
1.10
6:07PM
1.05
6:44AM
1.10
7:06PM
1.04
7:39AM
1.10
8:03PM
1.03
8:30AM
1.10
8:56PM
1.04
9:19AM
1.10
9:47PM
1.04
10:05AM
1.09
10:35PM
1.04
10:49AM
1.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:25PM
0.12
12:01PM
0.19
12:22AM
0.12
1:00PM
0.18
1:19AM
0.13
1:56PM
0.16
2:13AM
0.14
2:49PM
0.14
3:06AM
0.15
3:38PM
0.13
3:55AM
0.17
4:25PM
0.13
4:43AM
0.19
5:10PM
0.15
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sun
08
Sunrise-7:09--7:09--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16-
Sunset--8:15--8:14--8:12--8:10--8:08--8:07--8:06
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
8810371241--------------
Temp. °C161211111215151314131313141415151617181413
Feels °C (?)81-2-2-52347610121211121012131599
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Chatham Islands? If you are looking for accommodation near Tuapeka Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Chatham Islands, consider staying in Matarakau which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Chatham Island which is 32 km (20 miles) away

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