Tuapeka Point Surf Break

Tuapeka Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.72° S 176.49° W

Issued: 5 am 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tuapeka Point sea temperature is
12.5° C

1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Tuapeka Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tuapeka Point surf forecast from 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NNE swell with 1,097 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuapeka Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 30th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 30th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 7th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuapeka Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the N by Sun night).

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
10
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
12
1.1
ENE
12
1
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
E
10
1.4
NNW
6
1.7
NNW
6
1.8
N
6
2.2
N
7
2.4
N
7
2.5
N
8
2.5
N
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
226
164
139
194
194
154
194
198
308
343
259
180
133
130
135
201
224
414
508
808
684
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
20
S
15
S
15
S
15
S
10
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
W
5
NNW
10
NW
20
NNE
35
N
35
N
40
N
40
N
45
NNE
45
N
50
NNE
50
NNE
50
NE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:49PM1.01m
6:53AM0.99m
7:34PM1.02m
7:38AM0.98m
8:17PM1.03m
8:22AM0.96m
8:59PM1.03m
9:05AM0.95m
9:39PM1.04m
9:48AM0.93m
10:19PM1.04m
10:32AM0.93m
10:58PM1.05m
Low Tide
12:27PM0.22m
00:55AM0.33m
1:13PM0.21m
1:43AM0.31m
1:58PM0.20m
2:30AM0.30m
2:41PM0.19m
3:15AM0.28m
3:23PM0.19m
4:00AM0.26m
4:04PM0.20m
4:42AM0.24m
4:45PM0.21m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:03
8:03
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5:02
5:02
5:04
5:05
5:05
5:06
5:06
 mm
7
Temp °C
9
9
8
8
8
8
7
7
7
8
10
10
10
11
12
12
12
12
13
12
12
Feels °C
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
7
6
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
18
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
12
1.1
ENE
12
1
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
Energy kJ
959
164
139
194
194
154
194
198
308
343
259
180
133
130
135
102
100
70
67
59
38
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
10
1
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
226
475
277
119
88
30
16
13
50
24
19
5
2
5
4
11
24
21
19
9
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
N
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
14
0.1
N
11
0.1
S
17
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
24
0.2
S
22
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
W
20
Energy kJ
27
25
23
54
46
22
21
22
2
2
4
2
6
10
2
11
36
18
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
2
0.7
N
4
1
N
4
1.4
NNW
6
1.7
NNW
6
1.8
N
6
2.2
N
7
2.4
N
7
2.5
N
8
2.5
N
7
Energy kJ
1
13
37
122
201
224
414
508
808
684
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
674
0
674
674
674
674
674
674
678
675
692
687
700
Best forecast wave conditions in Chatham Islands
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
4
2
4
5
9
9
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
8
9
7
5
5
5
6
8
9
9
9
6
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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).

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