Tuapeka Point Surf Break

Tuapeka Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.72° S 176.49° W

Issued: 5 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tuapeka Point sea temperature is
12.8° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Tuapeka Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tuapeka Point surf forecast from 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, NNE swell with 713 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with NNE 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 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuapeka Point in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 20th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 20th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 20th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuapeka Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun night, light winds from the W by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, near gales from the SSW by Thu night).

Sun
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
1.1
NW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.7
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
6
1
NW
5
1.1
NW
6
0.9
NNW
7
0.6
N
6
0.5
N
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.5
N
14
1.1
NNE
13
1.6
NNE
12
1.3
NNE
11
1.1
NNE
11
0.9
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
51
98
74
49
69
78
31
56
67
89
28
22
9
106
431
713
408
291
166
75
Wind (km/h)
25
W
35
NW
35
WNW
25
WNW
15
W
25
SW
25
WSW
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
35
SSW
40
SSW
50
SSW
30
SW
30
W
35
W
50
WNW
40
WSW
15
S
20
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
on
High Tide
5:13PM1.14m
5:27AM1.17m
6:12PM1.19m
6:26AM1.19m
7:11PM1.23m
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
Low Tide
11:21PM0.17m
11:51AM0.01m
00:22AM0.14m
12:49PM-0.02m
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
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clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:03
8:03
8:03
8:03
8:03
8:03
8:04
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
 mm
1
Temp °C
11
14
13
13
13
11
10
12
12
12
12
11
10
10
9
10
11
12
11
10
10
Feels °C
5
7
7
9
10
6
5
6
7
6
6
3
0
-2
1
1
2
3
3
5
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SE
10
0.7
NW
7
0.2
SSE
9
0.9
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
6
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
12
0.9
NNW
7
0.6
N
6
0.5
N
7
0.3
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
19
1.1
NNE
13
1.6
NNE
12
1.3
NNE
11
1.1
NNE
11
0.9
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
10
Energy kJ
58
64
24
17
49
8
78
31
19
28
89
28
22
51
501
431
713
408
291
166
75
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SSE
7
0.4
N
6
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.4
SSE
16
0.3
SE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
NW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.5
N
14
0.9
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
17
0.4
SSE
16
0.5
NE
10
Energy kJ
85
51
17
11
10
12
12
85
21
12
12
13
5
9
106
87
75
64
58
86
46
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
18
0.1
N
12
0.1
E
14
0.2
E
13
0.4
SE
10
0.1
N
11
0.2
SSE
17
0.3
SE
11
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
N
10
0.1
SE
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNW
7
0.3
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
18
0.4
SSE
16
0.2
E
15
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
NW
6
0.4
SSE
17
Energy kJ
62
3
4
14
24
2
30
20
21
2
5
9
6
5
21
329
84
18
22
13
100
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
3
0.9
NW
4
1.1
NW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.3
WNW
2
0.9
NW
7
0.4
SW
3
0.4
WNW
7
1
NW
5
1.1
NW
6
0.5
W
6
0.3
SW
2
0.8
SW
4
1.4
SSW
5
1.2
S
5
0.7
WNW
4
1.3
NW
5
1.1
NW
5
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
6
26
98
74
1
69
2
16
56
67
20
1
17
105
80
11
77
61
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
5
4
4
4
2
2
Distance (km)
675
675
678
679
675
676
0
675
674
690
674
725
676
676
674
674
690
675
675
675
675
Best forecast wave conditions in Chatham Islands
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
9
2
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
6
4
9
9
9
6
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
5
9
9
9
5
6
4
5
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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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