Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 29 Nov 2025 +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
14.0° 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 Saturday (Nov 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 11s period and expected on Friday (Dec 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 29th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 29th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 5th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue morning, gales from the W by Thu night).

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.5
NE
1.4
NE
1.5
NE
1.9
NE
2.2
NE
1.6
NE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
NE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.3
NNE
2.2
N
3
N
3
N
3
NNW
1.8
NNW
0.9
NNW
Period(s) (?)1010999111111101099999791010109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6355533823283838661090615340256203148145106244506147618401588614148
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
25
S
20
S
10
E
20
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNW
20
NW
10
WSW
5
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
25
NNE
35
NNE
40
NNE
45
NNW
45
NNW
40
WNW
55
WSW
55
SW
40
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:26PM
1.05
1:48AM
0.93
2:14PM
1.07
2:44AM
0.96
3:06PM
1.09
3:44AM
1.00
4:03PM
1.12
4:46AM
1.05
5:01PM
1.14
5:47AM
1.11
6:01PM
1.17
6:47AM
1.17
7:01PM
1.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:54PM
0.22
7:59AM
0.20
8:44PM
0.18
8:53AM
0.20
9:37PM
0.13
9:50AM
0.19
10:32PM
0.09
10:51AM
0.18
11:29PM
0.05
11:53AM
0.16
12:27AM
0.02
12:55PM
0.14
1:24AM
-0.01
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sunrise5:46--5:45--5:45--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--
Sunset-8:52--8:52--8:53--8:54--8:55--8:58--8:59-
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
clear
clear
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1----1-------18--3-1-
Temp. °C141313121315151513131516161515161614121212
Feels °C (?)129810101110121112121412989910113
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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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