Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 04 Feb 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 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 Tuesday (Feb 10) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Feb 09) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 10th Feb)1ft (0.3m) 16s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 10th Feb)1ft (0.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 5th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Wed
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
ESE
2.5
SE
1.6
SE
1.3
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
E
0.8
E
1
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.1
NNE
1
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.5
N
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.5
E
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)777766612111112101010109917161012
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)46862726615488624726935349546725119410272484058515295
Wind
(km/h)
55
SSE
45
SSE
35
SSE
30
SE
20
E
20
ENE
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
N
15
NNW
20
N
30
WNW
20
WSW
40
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
35
WSW
25
SW
15
SE
10
NNE
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossononononcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:15PM
1.07
9:47AM
1.15
10:09PM
1.06
10:36AM
1.14
11:01PM
1.04
11:22AM
1.11
11:50PM
1.02
12:07PM
1.08
12:37AM
1.01
12:51PM
1.05
1:23AM
0.99
1:34PM
1.03
2:07AM
0.98
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:29AM
0.08
4:06PM
0.12
4:20AM
0.11
4:56PM
0.12
5:10AM
0.14
5:44PM
0.13
5:58AM
0.18
6:29PM
0.15
6:44AM
0.22
7:13PM
0.18
7:28AM
0.26
7:56PM
0.21
8:13AM
0.30
Wed
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Sunrise--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:43
Sunset8:54--8:52--8:52--8:51--8:50--8:47--8:46--
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
41--------1----------
Temp. °C131313131314141415171716161513141414131314
Feels °C (?)336781312121416151213107878101112
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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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