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Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 07 Jan 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
15.2° 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 Saturday (Jan 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuapeka Point in the next 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 10PM. 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 Monday (Jan 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 10th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 10th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 11th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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 Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, near gales from the WNW by Sun night).

Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.7
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
1
NW
0.9
NW
1.9
NW
2.4
NW
1.8
WNW
0.9
NNW
1
NNW
0.7
NW
0.3
NNE
0.4
NE
0.3
NNE
Period(s) (?)1615141413131313131267675987131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12610920614813012887555430686727855516713213151323727
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
15
N
20
N
25
NW
30
NW
25
SW
15
SW
5
NNW
25
ESE
30
NNW
55
NW
50
W
45
W
40
W
40
W
35
SW
25
WSW
15
N
35
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:30PM
1.09
11:03AM
1.18
11:24PM
1.05
11:53AM
1.15
12:17AM
1.02
12:40PM
1.11
1:08AM
0.99
1:26PM
1.07
1:58AM
0.97
2:11PM
1.03
2:47AM
0.95
2:56PM
1.01
3:35AM
0.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:44AM
0.05
5:24PM
0.11
5:36AM
0.09
6:15PM
0.12
6:25AM
0.15
7:03PM
0.14
7:13AM
0.20
7:50PM
0.17
8:01AM
0.25
8:35PM
0.20
8:48AM
0.29
9:20PM
0.22
9:35AM
0.33
Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05
Sunset9:15--9:15--9:14--9:14--9:14--9:13--9:13--
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
---------11--7--1---2
Temp. °C161617171716161514151517191914141414141617
Feels °C (?)13131516151311121114139109557691111
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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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