Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 04 Jan 2026 +1245
Forecast update in hr  min  s Forecast update imminent
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
15.1° 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 Monday (Jan 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 04) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 5th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 5th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 8th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s

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

Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
SE
0.7
SE
0.4
NNE
0.8
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.4
NNE
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.7
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
Period(s) (?)1097812109915161615141413131313131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1311207155541208683781291261092061481301288755543029
Wind
(km/h)
30
S
30
SSE
20
ESE
10
SE
5
E
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
20
N
20
NW
25
WNW
20
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:39PM
1.16
8:23AM
1.21
8:37PM
1.15
9:18AM
1.22
9:34PM
1.13
10:12AM
1.21
10:30PM
1.09
11:03AM
1.18
11:24PM
1.05
11:53AM
1.15
12:17AM
1.02
12:40PM
1.11
1:08AM
0.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:36PM
0.15
2:00AM
0.01
2:36PM
0.13
2:57AM
0.01
3:34PM
0.12
3:51AM
0.02
4:30PM
0.11
4:44AM
0.05
5:24PM
0.11
5:36AM
0.09
6:15PM
0.12
6:25AM
0.15
7:03PM
0.14
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunrise5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--6:00--6:01--
Sunset-9:15--9:15--9:15--9:15--9:15--9:14--9:14-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
--------------------1
Temp. °C121212121313141414151616161616161716141414
Feels °C (?)5679111111111012131514131414151391013
  • Map Icons:
  • Break
  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
Map placeholder

Latest Updates

submit an eyeball surf report

Quick surf report for Tuapeka Point:

join our community of surf reporters

FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website

The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Tuapeka Point surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.


false

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

Nearest locationNearest
Nearest locationNearest
Nearest locationNearest