Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 25 Feb 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 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 Wednesday (Feb 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 25th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 25th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 3rd Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

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 Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed night, strong winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Mon night).

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
1.3
NNW
1.5
NW
0.6
N
0.4
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
N
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
N
0.8
N
1.1
N
1.1
N
Period(s) (?)101069857611101212121115111120161513
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1615225957822102339565436712947303171347527427
Wind
(km/h)
35
S
30
S
10
E
25
NNW
30
NNW
40
NNW
15
SW
30
S
30
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSE
10
N
20
NW
15
NNW
45
SW
35
SSW
45
S
45
SSW
45
SSW
50
SSW
40
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcrossonononcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:17PM
1.15
1:55AM
1.12
2:11PM
1.13
2:51AM
1.12
3:08PM
1.11
3:49AM
1.11
4:06PM
1.09
4:49AM
1.11
5:07PM
1.06
5:47AM
1.10
6:07PM
1.05
6:44AM
1.10
7:06PM
1.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:42PM
0.08
8:07AM
0.17
8:35PM
0.09
9:03AM
0.19
9:31PM
0.10
10:01AM
0.20
10:27PM
0.11
11:01AM
0.20
11:25PM
0.12
12:01PM
0.19
12:22AM
0.12
1:00PM
0.18
1:19AM
0.13
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise7:01--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:09--7:09--
Sunset-8:23--8:22--8:21--8:19--8:17--8:15--8:14-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----2--------32-4122
Temp. °C131313141517151414141413141515131312121314
Feels °C (?)57991013139891111101111531125
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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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