
Surf Forecasts:
Tuapeka Point surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, NNE swell with 2,749 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 (Jun 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+1245) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 27th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 27th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 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 13°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue morning, near gales from the NNE by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the E on Fri night, light winds from the SE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Mon 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NE 8 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 45 | 314 | 595 | 829 | 1405 | 1831 | 2036 | 2282 | 1584 | 1286 | 834 | 519 | 639 | 1032 | 885 | 900 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 5:21AM0.99m | 6:03PM1.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:18PM0.34m | 11:41AM0.23m | ||||||||
— | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | |
— | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 13 | NNW 10 | NNE 10 | ENE 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 15 |
737 | 47 | 51 | 135 | 23 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 98 | 543 | 2036 | 55 | 1584 | 1286 | 834 | 519 | 639 | 1032 | 885 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | S 15 | SSE 14 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | N 8 | N 7 | S 10 |
13 | 115 | 63 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | 90 | 121 | 84 | 101 | 134 | 125 | 82 | 79 | 11 | 4 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | S 15 | S 15 | — | NE 13 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | S 15 | S 15 | N 7 |
6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 4 | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 31 | 103 | 50 | 32 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | E 10 |
— | — | — | — | 20 | 45 | 314 | 595 | 829 | 1405 | 1831 | 1633 | 2282 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | 900 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 674 | 674 | 697 | 675 | 697 | 717 | 697 | 701 | 731 | 736 | 822 | 825 | 750 | 803 | 0 | 759 | 705 | 759 | 722 | 705 | 777 |
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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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