Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 11 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
15.9° 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 Sunday (Feb 15) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuapeka Point in the next 12 days are 7.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 15th Feb)25ft (7.5m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 15th Feb)25ft (7.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 15th Feb)25ft (7.5m) 12s

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 19°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed night, strong winds from the NE by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the E on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Tue morning).

Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
NNW
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
1.5
NE
2.3
NNE
3
NNE
4
NNE
5
NE
7.5
NE
4.5
NE
4.5
NE
4
ENE
3
NNE
1.6
ESE
1.3
SE
0.8
SE
0.6
SE
Period(s) (?)61010131616156789101211101091110108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6334203178796913852312272446539715735504935653338173354033513650
Wind
(km/h)
30
NW
20
SSE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
35
NE
50
NE
50
NE
55
NE
65
ENE
85
E
60
NNE
65
N
55
N
55
NW
45
NNW
35
NW
35
NW
30
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:53AM
0.97
3:01PM
0.99
3:39AM
0.96
3:46PM
0.97
4:27AM
0.96
4:34PM
0.96
5:17AM
0.96
5:23PM
0.96
6:06AM
0.98
6:14PM
0.95
6:55AM
1.00
7:05PM
0.96
7:43AM
1.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:40PM
0.24
8:58AM
0.33
9:24PM
0.25
9:44AM
0.34
10:10PM
0.26
10:32AM
0.35
10:57PM
0.25
11:23AM
0.34
11:45PM
0.24
12:15PM
0.32
12:34AM
0.22
1:07PM
0.29
1:23AM
0.19
Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise--6:43--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52
Sunset8:45--8:44--8:43--8:40--8:39--8:37--8:37--
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171613141916171617171716171716161617171616
Feels °C (?)13141010161214119874674689111112
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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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