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Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 26 Aug 2025 +1245
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 Friday (Aug 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuapeka Point in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 01) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+1245) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 29th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 29th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 28th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuapeka Point over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, strong winds from the NE by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat morning, gales from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 9 | 6 | 11 | 55 | 134 | 1072 | 3613 | 3538 | 2183 | 1467 | 1118 | 589 | 483 | 351 | 1288 | 4138 | 1745 | 551 | 245 | 384 | 216 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 8:39PM 1.08 | 9:05AM 1.01 | 9:24PM 1.07 | 9:51AM 1.01 | 10:07PM 1.05 | 10:36AM 1.00 | 10:49PM 1.04 | 11:19AM 1.00 | 11:30PM 1.02 | 12:02PM 0.99 | 12:11AM 1.00 | 12:44PM 0.98 | 12:52AM 0.99 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:59AM 0.17 | 3:13PM 0.19 | 3:45AM 0.17 | 3:59PM 0.21 | 4:28AM 0.18 | 4:44PM 0.24 | 5:11AM 0.20 | 5:28PM 0.27 | 5:53AM 0.22 | 6:11PM 0.30 | 6:34AM 0.24 | 6:53PM 0.32 | 7:17AM 0.25 | ||||||||||
Tue 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | ||
| Sunset | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | -1 | -6 | -7 | -9 | -7 | -6 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Chatham Islands
Continuing clean conditions at Tuapeka Point (light winds from the NW at Chatham Island Airport Automatic Weather Station 11 km from Tuapeka Point). 0.2m 4s local chop from the NNW to make surfable waves.
1 h 37 min ago
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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.
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