Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 05 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
16.0° 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 (Mar 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuapeka Point in the next 12 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 10) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 5th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 5th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 12th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon night, light winds from the S by Tue night).

Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
E
1.7
E
1.4
E
1.1
E
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.5
E
0.3
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.9
N
1
N
1
NNE
1.1
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.4
NE
0.3
N
0.3
N
Period(s) (?)109999981212556661616161571414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7705053201909982373051454760776142444539143735
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
5
SW
15
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
30
N
25
NNE
25
N
25
N
25
NNW
40
SW
40
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
15
S
15
ESE
15
E
30
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
onononononononononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:56PM
1.04
9:19AM
1.10
9:47PM
1.04
10:05AM
1.09
10:35PM
1.04
10:49AM
1.08
11:20PM
1.04
11:33AM
1.06
12:04AM
1.04
12:15PM
1.04
12:46AM
1.02
12:56PM
1.02
1:29AM
1.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:49PM
0.14
3:06AM
0.15
3:38PM
0.13
3:55AM
0.17
4:25PM
0.13
4:43AM
0.19
5:10PM
0.15
5:29AM
0.22
5:53PM
0.17
6:13AM
0.25
6:35PM
0.20
6:56AM
0.28
7:17PM
0.22
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Sunrise7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--
Sunset-8:10--8:08--8:07--8:06--8:04--8:01--8:00-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------1-1-------
Temp. °C131313141516161716161717171514131313121213
Feels °C (?)1011121011121214121314131485567876
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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 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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