Tuapeka Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.72° S 176.49° W

Tuapeka Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tuapeka Point sea temperature is
11.9° C
1.0° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, ESE swell with 4,804 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period with E 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 27th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 108mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri night, min 6°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat night, severe gales from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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0
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3
3
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NNE
6
3
NNE
7
3
NNE
8
2.3
NE
8
2.5
ENE
10
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
13
2.5
E
13
3
ESE
13
2.4
E
13
2.3
ESE
13
2
E
12
1.8
E
12
1.6
E
12
1.4
E
11
1.2
E
11
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
215
888
1048
751
1243
1806
1915
2345
2309
3186
1992
1635
1213
942
710
483
329
212
165
Wind (km/h)
45
NNE
55
NNE
50
N
30
SSE
70
S
80
SSW
75
S
60
SSE
50
SSE
40
S
40
S
35
S
20
S
5
WSW
10
WSW
15
WNW
20
NNW
35
NNW
40
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
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off
off
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:25AM1.00m
3:05PM0.97m
3:11AM0.99m
3:52PM0.97m
3:58AM0.98m
4:40PM0.97m
4:45AM0.97m
5:28PM0.98m
5:33AM0.97m
6:15PM1.00m
6:20AM0.96m
7:01PM1.01m
Low Tide
8:47AM0.23m
9:06PM0.33m
9:32AM0.24m
9:54PM0.35m
10:19AM0.25m
10:42PM0.35m
11:06AM0.24m
11:32PM0.34m
11:53AM0.23m
00:23AM0.32m
12:40PM0.21m
1:12AM0.30m
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7:52
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5:22
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 mm
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17
44
8
30
8
Temp °C
12
12
11
11
9
6
9
9
9
9
8
9
8
9
9
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11
12
Feels °C
2
2
2
8
-5
-10
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-1
0
1
6
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6
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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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