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Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 18 Feb 2026 +1245
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Tuapeka Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tuapeka Point sea temperature is
16.1° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Feb 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 3.0m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 (Feb 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 19th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 19th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 19th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuapeka Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the W by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Wed
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
!
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ESE
4
ENE
3
NE
2.5
NE
2.1
NE
1.5
NE
1.4
NE
1.1
NE
0.8
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
1.4
N
1.8
NNW
1.1
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.4
NE
0.3
ENE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
Period(s) (?)11101211101099988577699109910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2633383264816679044163431869157428929312114211516141328
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
35
S
45
W
25
WNW
25
NW
25
NNW
35
NW
15
SSW
45
WSW
40
WSW
25
W
30
N
45
NNW
20
W
45
WSW
35
SW
40
SW
20
WSW
5
W
15
NNE
45
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcrosscross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossononcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:29AM
1.06
8:47PM
0.99
9:15AM
1.09
9:37PM
1.02
10:01AM
1.12
10:27PM
1.05
10:48AM
1.14
11:18PM
1.08
11:36AM
1.15
12:09AM
1.10
12:25PM
1.15
1:01AM
1.12
1:17PM
1.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:11AM
0.17
2:48PM
0.20
3:00AM
0.15
3:37PM
0.16
3:49AM
0.14
4:24PM
0.12
4:39AM
0.14
5:12PM
0.09
5:29AM
0.14
6:01PM
0.08
6:20AM
0.15
6:51PM
0.07
7:13AM
0.16
Wed
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01
Sunset8:35--8:34--8:31--8:30--8:29--8:27--8:25--
mod rain
heavy rain
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
1027-----5----512------
Temp. °C151616171718171515151516171615151514151614
Feels °C (?)141391314121210689109117981014145
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Chatham Islands? If you are looking for accommodation near Tuapeka Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Chatham Islands, consider staying in Matarakau which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Chatham Island which is 32 km (20 miles) away

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