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Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 01 May 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 (May 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuapeka Point in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 03) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+1245) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 2nd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 2nd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 1st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuapeka Point over the next 12 days.
Thu 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 3792 | 2372 | 1834 | 1122 | 527 | 213 | 131 | 86 | 40 | 31 | 24 | 292 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 40 | 206 | 382 | 355 | 836 | 870 | 1832 | 725 | 656 | 679 | 528 | 474 | 432 | 317 | 134 | 99 | 61 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:29PM 1.25 | 9:45AM 1.20 | 10:24PM 1.24 | 10:40AM 1.16 | 11:17PM 1.20 | 11:34AM 1.10 | 12:10AM 1.16 | 12:28PM 1.04 | 1:02AM 1.11 | 1:22PM 0.98 | 1:52AM 1.06 | 2:17PM 0.94 | 2:42AM 1.02 | 3:11PM 0.91 | 3:30AM 0.99 | 4:04PM 0.90 | 4:17AM 0.98 | 4:55PM 0.92 | 5:03AM 0.98 | 5:43PM 0.94 | 5:49AM 0.98 | 6:30PM 0.97 | 6:34AM 0.99 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:43AM 0.09 | 4:05PM -0.01 | 4:39AM 0.11 | 4:59PM 0.03 | 5:34AM 0.14 | 5:51PM 0.08 | 6:27AM 0.17 | 6:42PM 0.14 | 7:20AM 0.20 | 7:32PM 0.19 | 8:12AM 0.22 | 8:22PM 0.23 | 9:03AM 0.23 | 9:12PM 0.27 | 9:51AM 0.24 | 10:02PM 0.30 | 10:39AM 0.23 | 10:52PM 0.31 | 11:25AM 0.22 | 11:42PM 0.32 | 12:10PM 0.21 | 12:31AM 0.31 | ||||||||||||||
Thu 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 |
| Sunset | 5:32 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 12 | 18 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | -2 | -3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Fri afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNW on Wed night, gales from the N by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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