Tuapeka Point Surf Break

Tuapeka Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.72° S 176.49° W

Issued: 5 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tuapeka Point sea temperature is
13.0° C

1.1°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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NNW swell with 164 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with NW 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 18th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the WSW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue morning, strong winds from the W by Wed morning).

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
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
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
6
0.1
E
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.9
SE
9
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
15
0.9
SE
10
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
1.1
NW
6
1.1
NW
6
1.1
NW
6
1.2
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
6
0.5
N
6
1
NW
7
1.4
NW
6
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
2
9
110
4
4
148
17
17
59
52
89
97
91
99
50
17
96
119
75
62
Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
40
SSW
30
SW
45
WSW
35
SSW
35
SW
45
WSW
45
SW
30
WSW
25
W
35
NNW
35
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
10
SW
25
SSW
40
WSW
40
WNW
45
WSW
30
WSW
30
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
2:32AM1.09m
3:14PM1.02m
3:29AM1.12m
4:13PM1.08m
4:27AM1.15m
5:13PM1.14m
5:27AM1.17m
6:12PM1.19m
6:26AM1.19m
7:11PM1.23m
7:25AM1.20m
8:08PM1.25m
8:23AM1.18m
Low Tide
8:22PM0.22m
9:02AM0.12m
9:19PM0.21m
9:57AM0.08m
10:19PM0.19m
10:54AM0.05m
11:21PM0.17m
11:51AM0.01m
00:22AM0.14m
12:49PM-0.02m
1:23AM0.12m
1:47PM-0.03m
2:22AM0.10m
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part cloud
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
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8:00
8:02
8:02
8:03
8:03
8:03
8:03
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4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
 mm
1
Temp °C
11
11
11
11
10
10
11
11
10
11
15
13
13
13
11
11
11
12
11
10
10
Feels °C
3
3
5
2
1
1
1
2
4
6
7
8
9
8
9
6
4
3
1
2
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SE
9
0.8
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.8
NNW
6
0.5
N
6
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
11
0.9
NNW
7
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
359
26
113
110
125
182
148
90
85
40
40
35
40
24
9
50
17
42
25
75
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
6
0.1
E
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
14
0.1
NW
5
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.3
SSE
18
0.3
SSE
15
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.1
E
14
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
12
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
1
2
9
7
1
4
4
66
45
59
52
30
4
13
12
11
50
20
19
25
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
W
6
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
N
15
0.1
E
10
0.1
S
21
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
N
12
0.1
E
14
0.1
N
12
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
NW
7
0.2
S
18
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
6
1
24
4
4
2
9
17
17
19
3
4
3
4
2
10
12
25
11
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
5
1.5
S
10
0.5
SW
3
1
SW
4
1
S
5
0.8
SW
4
1.1
SW
4
1.2
SW
5
0.8
SW
4
0.5
W
3
0.7
NW
4
1.1
NW
6
1.1
NW
6
1.1
NW
6
1.2
NNW
6
0.5
WSW
3
0.6
WSW
3
1
NW
7
1.4
NW
6
0.6
W
4
0.9
NNW
7
Energy kJ
51
458
4
32
45
17
39
60
20
5
15
89
97
91
99
7
8
96
119
10
62
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
675
674
674
676
674
674
674
674
674
674
675
679
675
690
0
0
675
695
675
674
675
Best forecast wave conditions in Chatham Islands
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
1
1
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
6
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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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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