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Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand
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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
13.3° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Tuapeka Point surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, N swell with 4,048 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period with N 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 Wednesday (Jun 03) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+1245) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuapeka Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Tue night, light winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 11 | |
734 | 1064 | 2694 | 3786 | 3221 | 2140 | 1257 | 813 | 434 | 372 | 404 | 318 | 507 | 1083 | 1775 | 950 | 580 | 258 | 80 | 84 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:05PM1.04m | 8:09AM1.00m | 8:47PM1.04m | 8:52AM0.99m | 9:29PM1.04m | 9:33AM0.97m | 10:10PM1.03m | 10:14AM0.94m | 10:49PM1.03m | 10:56AM0.92m | 11:28PM1.03m | 11:40AM0.91m | 00:08AM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:45PM0.20m | 2:13AM0.31m | 2:29PM0.20m | 2:59AM0.30m | 3:12PM0.20m | 3:43AM0.30m | 3:53PM0.20m | 4:27AM0.29m | 4:33PM0.21m | 5:10AM0.28m | 5:13PM0.22m | 5:52AM0.26m | 5:54PM0.22m | ||||||||
7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | |
— | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | |
— | — | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | -4 | -4 | 2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 15 | SSW 12 | SE 15 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | S 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 14 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | SE 7 |
17 | 30 | 9 | 3786 | 3221 | 2140 | 1257 | 813 | 434 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 950 | 580 | 258 | 80 | 84 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | N 15 | — | S 14 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | S 10 | N 13 | S 9 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | E 14 | S 12 | SE 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | NNW 8 | ENE 9 | NNE 9 |
2 | 17 | — | 4 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 19 | 39 | 17 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | S 18 | — | — | E 13 | NNE 15 | S 11 | S 10 | E 10 | E 18 | N 13 | N 12 | E 15 | S 19 | S 18 | S 10 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | NNW 8 | NE 11 |
2 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 76 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 28 | 25 | 14 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 11 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 10 | — | SSW 3 | SW 4 | S 4 | S 6 | SW 5 |
734 | 1064 | 2694 | 1881 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 372 | 404 | 318 | 507 | 1083 | 1775 | — | 4 | 22 | 58 | 191 | 120 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 802 | 690 | 675 | 675 | 676 | 675 | 0 | 0 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 687 | 723 | 674 | 675 | 675 | 676 | 676 |
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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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