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Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 17 Mar 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
15.7° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 21) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 20th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 20th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 20th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, strong winds from the SE by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSE on Fri night, moderate winds from the SSE by Mon morning).

Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.6
NE
0.2
N
0.8
N
0.5
N
0.3
N
1
NNE
3.5
NE
3
NE
3
SE
3
SE
1.6
NE
1.2
NE
0.8
NE
2.1
SE
1.7
SE
1.4
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1
SE
Period(s) (?)88818551771111881099999899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)32234831281452111264718971217111447824699703450293145172152
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
10
E
30
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNW
15
NNE
20
ENE
20
ENE
45
SE
50
SE
60
SSE
65
S
55
S
50
SSW
45
S
35
S
30
S
30
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrosscross-
on		ononcross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:13AM
1.02
6:35PM
0.96
7:04AM
1.05
7:30PM
0.99
7:54AM
1.09
8:24PM
1.04
8:44AM
1.12
9:17PM
1.09
9:35AM
1.15
10:09PM
1.13
10:25AM
1.17
11:01PM
1.16
11:17AM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:54PM
0.22
12:32PM
0.24
12:47AM
0.19
1:25PM
0.18
1:40AM
0.17
2:17PM
0.13
2:34AM
0.15
3:07PM
0.08
3:27AM
0.13
3:58PM
0.05
4:21AM
0.12
4:49PM
0.03
5:14AM
0.12
Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise--7:28--7:30--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35
Sunset7:50--7:47--7:45--7:44--7:42--7:40--7:38--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------1-3251---------
Temp. °C141415161616161615151414141414141412131211
Feels °C (?)12131013131414138642355686888
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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.

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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