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Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 25 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
15.6° 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 Wednesday (Jan 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 30) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 28th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 28th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 26th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon morning, light winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Thu night).

Sun
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
N
1.9
N
1.9
N
1.8
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.1
NNW
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
NE
0.7
ENE
0.7
NE
0.8
ENE
0.7
NE
0.8
NE
0.7
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.6
NE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
Period(s) (?)1010101098121110101011111011141212111211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1026697697627336149127811161008113315110316920622020298230204
Wind
(km/h)
35
NNW
30
NNW
40
NW
35
WNW
35
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
15
WNW
30
NNW
35
WSW
50
SW
50
SW
35
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
20
NW
30
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:23AM
1.02
12:42PM
1.12
1:15AM
1.04
1:32PM
1.13
2:10AM
1.07
2:26PM
1.13
3:07AM
1.09
3:22PM
1.13
4:06AM
1.11
4:21PM
1.13
5:06AM
1.12
5:21PM
1.12
6:07AM
1.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:33AM
0.16
7:10PM
0.11
7:25AM
0.17
8:01PM
0.10
8:19AM
0.18
8:53PM
0.09
9:16AM
0.19
9:49PM
0.08
10:15AM
0.20
10:46PM
0.08
11:15AM
0.19
11:44PM
0.07
12:17PM
0.18
Sun
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunrise--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:26--6:28--6:28
Sunset9:05--9:04--9:02--9:01--9:00--9:00--8:59--
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
11-------------------
Temp. °C161616161615161615161515171613131414141517
Feels °C (?)1010101111111314131312131312326781213
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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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