Surf Forecasts:
Tuapeka Point surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 16 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 16 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 1,202 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with NNW 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 (Nov 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+1245) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 16th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 16th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuapeka Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon night, light winds from the SSE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat morning, light winds from the N by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 288 | 220 | 117 | 43 | 27 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 32 | 72 | 279 | 611 | 1042 | 866 | 763 | 804 | 703 | 636 | 428 | 319 | 160 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:48PM1.16m | 2:11AM1.04m | 2:44PM1.13m | 3:12AM1.01m | 3:39PM1.10m | 4:13AM0.99m | 4:34PM1.07m | 5:12AM0.98m | 5:27PM1.05m | 6:08AM1.00m | 6:18PM1.04m | 6:59AM1.02m | 7:07PM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:30AM0.07m | 8:10PM0.13m | 8:25AM0.11m | 9:07PM0.14m | 9:21AM0.15m | 10:03PM0.14m | 10:17AM0.19m | 10:57PM0.15m | 11:14AM0.23m | 11:50PM0.15m | 12:09PM0.25m | 00:40AM0.15m | 1:01PM0.26m | 1:27AM0.15m | |||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | N 16 | N 15 | N 15 | N 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 15 | 220 | 117 | 43 | 27 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 20 | 17 | 4 | 17 | 636 | 428 | 319 | 160 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 6 | N 11 | N 18 | N 17 | N 16 | SE 9 | SSW 12 | N 18 | N 18 | N 13 | N 16 | N 13 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 53 | 21 | 11 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 14 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | NE 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 18 | E 12 | SSW 12 | E 12 | N 19 | SSW 14 | N 18 | SW 11 | N 17 | N 13 | N 16 | N 13 |
| kJ | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | NW 8 |
| kJ | 288 | 6 | — | — | — | 10 | 16 | 21 | 32 | 72 | 279 | 611 | 1042 | 866 | 763 | 804 | 703 | — | — | — | 60 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 675 | 675 | 0 | 674 | 697 | 674 | 674 | 697 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 676 | 678 | 674 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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