Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 31 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
15.7° 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 Sunday (Feb 01) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuapeka Point in the next 12 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 1st Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 4th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 7th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, strong winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Fri
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
2
0
1
!
1
0
0
1
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
NE
1
NE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NNE
0.7
NNE
1.6
N
2.1
N
2.3
N
2.2
N
2
NNW
1.3
N
3
SE
2.1
SE
1.7
SE
1.5
ESE
1.1
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NNE
Period(s) (?)12111111101010105799998887141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2592372071631061049381149392769770627251985579335234460640563
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
25
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
SW
25
SW
10
ESE
30
NNE
40
NNE
40
NNW
10
W
15
ESE
25
ENE
15
W
0
NNW
35
SSE
40
SSE
40
SE
25
ESE
10
ESE
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crossglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:06AM
1.12
5:21PM
1.12
6:07AM
1.14
6:22PM
1.11
7:05AM
1.15
7:21PM
1.10
8:02AM
1.16
8:19PM
1.09
8:56AM
1.16
9:15PM
1.07
9:47AM
1.15
10:09PM
1.06
10:36AM
1.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:46PM
0.08
11:15AM
0.19
11:44PM
0.07
12:17PM
0.18
12:42AM
0.06
1:17PM
0.17
1:40AM
0.06
2:17PM
0.15
2:35AM
0.06
3:13PM
0.13
3:29AM
0.08
4:06PM
0.12
4:20AM
0.11
4:56PM
0.12
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Fri
06
Sunrise-6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:33--6:35--6:35-
Sunset--8:59--8:58--8:57--8:55--8:54--8:52--8:52
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----------6212--------
Temp. °C141515181515141618181715171717161413131415
Feels °C (?)81010141010111013121813141618137571313
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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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