
Surf Forecasts:
Tuapeka Point surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, NE swell with 3,472 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuapeka Point this week:
The surf forecast for Tuapeka Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s 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 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) 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 1.3m 19s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+1245) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 27th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 27th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 27th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuapeka Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNE on Wed morning, near gales from the NE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 3 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
562 | 349 | 165 | 65 | 31 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 57 | 151 | 457 | 620 | 1635 | 3184 | 2806 | 3472 | 1850 | 1351 | 947 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:16AM1.07m | 11:46PM1.17m | 12:12PM1.03m | 00:37AM1.12m | 1:08PM1.00m | 1:26AM1.08m | 2:02PM0.97m | 2:14AM1.04m | 2:54PM0.96m | 3:02AM1.01m | 3:44PM0.96m | 3:48AM0.99m | 4:31PM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:28PM0.07m | 6:09AM0.10m | 6:20PM0.13m | 7:01AM0.12m | 7:12PM0.19m | 7:50AM0.15m | 8:03PM0.25m | 8:38AM0.18m | 8:52PM0.29m | 9:24AM0.21m | 9:41PM0.32m | 10:10AM0.22m | 10:30PM0.34m | ||||||||
8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | |
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | SSE 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
562 | 349 | 165 | 65 | 31 | 851 | 49 | 147 | 85 | 40 | 20 | 9 | 59 | 59 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 1850 | 1351 | 947 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 8 | NE 8 | SSE 17 | NNW 7 | SSE 15 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 17 | S 9 | NE 12 | — | — | S 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | SSE 19 |
57 | 101 | 18 | 11 | 29 | 21 | 128 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 2 | 6 | — | — | 22 | 12 | 86 | 35 | 118 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | E 13 | WNW 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 7 | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | SSE 18 | SSE 19 | NNW 8 |
5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 63 | 115 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | — | — | NNW 6 | N 3 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 10 | — | — | — |
5 | 5 | 16 | 46 | 25 | — | — | 8 | 6 | 15 | 57 | 151 | 457 | 620 | 1635 | 3184 | 2806 | 3472 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 676 | 687 | 675 | 687 | 674 | 674 | 697 | 674 | 697 | 717 | 717 | 675 | 674 | 687 | 687 | 692 | 687 | 687 | 0 | 0 |
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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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