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Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 14 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
16.0° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Jan 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 15th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 15th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 18th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
N
1.8
N
1.4
NNW
1
N
0.6
NNW
1.2
N
1.5
N
1.6
N
1.8
NNE
1.9
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.3
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.5
NNE
2.3
SE
2
SE
1.6
SE
1.2
ESE
1
ESE
0.5
NE
0.6
ENE
Period(s) (?)468766778888888888898
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)31227232913110619323937546041219666357545453551621073847
Wind
(km/h)
35
N
45
NNW
15
WNW
15
ESE
25
E
20
NNE
30
N
15
NNE
25
N
30
W
40
WSW
40
SSW
35
SSE
30
SSE
30
SE
30
SSE
30
S
30
SW
35
S
35
SSW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcrosscross-
off		crossononononcrosscross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffcross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
3:41PM
0.99
4:23AM
0.95
4:28PM
0.98
5:11AM
0.96
5:15PM
0.98
5:59AM
0.97
6:02PM
0.98
6:47AM
0.99
6:50PM
0.98
7:34AM
1.00
7:37PM
0.98
8:19AM
1.02
8:24PM
0.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:05PM
0.24
10:22AM
0.34
10:51PM
0.25
11:11AM
0.35
11:38PM
0.25
12:01PM
0.35
12:25AM
0.23
12:51PM
0.34
1:12AM
0.21
1:41PM
0.32
1:58AM
0.19
2:30PM
0.29
2:44AM
0.18
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise6:05--6:05--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:13--
Sunset-9:13--9:12--9:10--9:10--9:09--9:09--9:08-
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light rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
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cloud
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clear
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Rain (mm)
-1-1111191--2---------
Temp. °C171716151618181717151414141413131314131212
Feels °C (?)1110131314161416141076675668655
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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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