
Surf Forecasts:
Tuapeka Point surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, NE swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, NNE swell with 5,730 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period with NE 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuapeka Point in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+1245) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuapeka Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (gales from the NE on Thu night, light winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sun 28 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 3 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
165 | 62 | 32 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 45 | 177 | 637 | 1462 | 3778 | 5546 | 3962 | 2116 | 1530 | 1249 | 768 | 643 | 544 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:46PM1.17m | 12:12PM1.03m | 00:37AM1.12m | 1:08PM1.00m | 1:26AM1.08m | 2:02PM0.97m | 2:14AM1.04m | 2:54PM0.96m | 3:02AM1.01m | 3:44PM0.96m | 3:48AM0.99m | 4:31PM0.97m | 4:35AM0.99m | 5:18PM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:09AM0.10m | 6:20PM0.13m | 7:01AM0.12m | 7:12PM0.19m | 7:50AM0.15m | 8:03PM0.25m | 8:38AM0.18m | 8:52PM0.29m | 9:24AM0.21m | 9:41PM0.32m | 10:10AM0.22m | 10:30PM0.34m | 10:55AM0.23m | ||||||||
— | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | |
— | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSE 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
165 | 62 | 32 | 721 | 42 | 51 | 51 | 23 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 121 | 3962 | 2116 | 1530 | 1249 | 768 | 643 | 544 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NW 7 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | S 16 | S 9 | — | — | — | S 13 | ENE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 |
14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 128 | 63 | 22 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 2 | — | — | — | 115 | 181 | 146 | 177 | 218 | 51 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | WNW 7 | SSE 17 | NNE 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NE 8 | S 15 | S 15 | — | NE 13 | — | — | — | S 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | E 12 | E 11 | SSE 16 |
4 | 5 | 28 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 5 | — | 7 | — | — | — | 8 | 26 | 24 | 41 | 129 | 38 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 | — | — | — | NNW 8 | — | S 3 | S 5 |
12 | 52 | 28 | — | — | — | 4 | 22 | 45 | 177 | 637 | 1462 | 3778 | 5546 | — | — | — | 137 | — | 4 | 43 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 687 | 676 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 690 | 674 | 697 | 717 | 717 | 675 | 676 | 674 | 674 | 676 | 687 | 712 | 759 | 724 | 0 | 705 |
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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.
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