Surf Forecasts:
Tuapeka Point surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NW swell with 657 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 19s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+1245) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 21st Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuapeka Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Sat night, moderate winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tue 23 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | N 8 | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
21 | 36 | 93 | 29 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 54 | 134 | 202 | 280 | 657 | 207 | 80 | 48 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:25AM1.20m | 8:08PM1.25m | 8:23AM1.18m | 9:04PM1.26m | 9:21AM1.16m | 9:59PM1.24m | 10:19AM1.12m | 10:53PM1.21m | 11:16AM1.07m | 11:46PM1.17m | 12:12PM1.03m | 00:37AM1.12m | 1:08PM1.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:23AM0.12m | 1:47PM-0.03m | 2:22AM0.10m | 2:44PM-0.03m | 3:21AM0.08m | 3:39PM-0.01m | 4:19AM0.08m | 4:34PM0.02m | 5:15AM0.09m | 5:28PM0.07m | 6:09AM0.10m | 6:20PM0.13m | 7:01AM0.12m | ||||||||
— | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | |
— | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Feels °C | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | N 8 | SSE 15 | N 6 | SSE 16 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | SSE 15 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 |
21 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 75 | 13 | 89 | 367 | 162 | 134 | 202 | 280 | 160 | 207 | 80 | 48 | 20 | 75 | 1323 | 510 | 309 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 15 | NNW 7 | SSE 11 | N 6 | S 10 | S 7 | SSE 14 | NE 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 16 | NNE 10 | WNW 10 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | NW 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
85 | 21 | 12 | 74 | 15 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 108 | 100 | 23 | 25 | 65 | 55 | 23 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | SSE 15 | N 10 | WNW 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 16 | S 11 | N 13 | N 13 | E 16 | SSE 11 | E 15 | S 10 | S 15 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSE 15 | ENE 9 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NE 8 |
13 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 50 | 20 | 14 | 54 | 20 | 40 | 17 | 8 | 17 | 35 | 8 | 44 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | SSW 4 | W 3 | W 3 | SW 4 | S 4 | — | NW 3 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — |
4 | 36 | 93 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 14 | — | 4 | 47 | 195 | 657 | 29 | 20 | 16 | 24 | 16 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 674 | 676 | 725 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 675 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 679 | 679 | 679 | 687 | 676 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 723 |
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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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