Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 13 Dec 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
14.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Sunday (Dec 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuapeka Point in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 13) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 14th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 14th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 20th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
NNE
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
NNE
0.3
N
0.8
N
1
N
1.3
N
1.3
N
1.3
N
1.1
N
1.5
NNE
1.5
N
1.7
N
1.9
N
2
N
2.2
N
Period(s) (?)81413131488812555777778999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)759685556129302526274497149158120187251401619642783
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSW
35
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
SW
10
N
20
NNW
20
N
30
N
30
N
30
N
30
N
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
35
NE
35
NE
35
NE
35
NE
40
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
onononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:59PM
1.08
2:30AM
0.95
2:47PM
1.04
3:23AM
0.93
3:34PM
1.01
4:15AM
0.93
4:20PM
0.99
5:04AM
0.94
5:07PM
0.98
5:51AM
0.96
5:54PM
0.98
6:38AM
0.98
6:40PM
0.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:23PM
0.17
8:32AM
0.23
9:11PM
0.19
9:21AM
0.28
9:58PM
0.21
10:11AM
0.31
10:44PM
0.22
11:00AM
0.34
11:30PM
0.23
11:49AM
0.34
12:15AM
0.23
12:38PM
0.34
1:02AM
0.22
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sunrise5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--
Sunset-9:06--9:07--9:07--9:07--9:08--9:09--9:09-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
--------------------5
Temp. °C121211111111131415161717171717161516151516
Feels °C (?)345781010101111111112121210910999
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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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