Tuapeka Point Surf Break

Tuapeka Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.72° S 176.49° W

Issued: 5 am 03 Jul 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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NNE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, E swell with 2,608 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with NNE 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 (Jul 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuapeka Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 7th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 7th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 9th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
!
!
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)
1.2
ENE
12
1.2
ENE
12
1.1
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
1.4
NE
6
1.6
NNE
7
1.8
N
8
1.8
N
7
1.7
NNE
7
2.3
N
9
2.4
N
10
2.5
N
10
2.4
N
11
2.5
ENE
9
3.5
E
9
3.5
E
10
3.5
E
10
2.5
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
418
397
297
170
131
128
131
118
223
391
348
293
846
1107
1233
1302
1168
1759
2608
2349
1085
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
15
N
25
NNE
25
N
35
NNE
35
NNE
25
NNE
30
N
35
N
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NE
25
NE
30
E
30
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
35
SE
50
SE
45
SE
Wind State
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:59PM1.03m
9:05AM0.95m
9:39PM1.04m
9:48AM0.93m
10:19PM1.04m
10:32AM0.93m
10:58PM1.05m
11:18AM0.94m
11:40PM1.06m
12:06PM0.96m
00:25AM1.08m
12:58PM0.99m
1:14AM1.10m
Low Tide
2:41PM0.19m
3:15AM0.28m
3:23PM0.19m
4:00AM0.26m
4:04PM0.20m
4:42AM0.24m
4:45PM0.21m
5:25AM0.22m
5:29PM0.21m
6:09AM0.19m
6:15PM0.22m
6:55AM0.16m
7:06PM0.22m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:04
8:04
8:03
8:03
8:03
8:03
8:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:05
5:05
5:06
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
3
4
2
2
6
Temp °C
9
9
11
11
11
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
12
13
12
12
12
11
Feels °C
6
4
5
5
4
4
7
6
6
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
8
7
5
3
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
12
1.2
ENE
12
1.1
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
E
10
0.9
ENE
6
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.7
E
11
2.4
N
10
2.5
N
10
2.4
N
11
2.1
N
10
1.6
N
10
1.3
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
2.5
E
9
Energy kJ
418
397
297
170
131
128
131
102
96
59
65
64
119
1107
1233
1302
908
480
308
135
1085
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.5
S
13
0.1
W
6
0.1
N
10
0.6
NW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.6
E
11
0.1
S
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.4
NNW
10
0.6
NNW
9
0.7
NNE
8
Energy kJ
24
5
4
89
1
2
37
51
125
94
8
6
6
85
5
351
257
176
41
65
70
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
S
22
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.2
ENE
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.2
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
13
0.1
S
16
0.5
N
9
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
6
11
25
22
9
35
39
14
5
1
1
32
129
5
38
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.7
N
4
1.1
NNE
5
1.3
N
5
1.3
NNE
5
1.4
NE
6
1.6
NNE
7
1.8
N
8
1.8
N
7
1.7
NNE
7
2.3
N
9
1.1
ENE
7
2
ENE
11
2.5
ENE
9
2.5
ENE
9
3.5
E
9
3.5
E
10
3.5
E
10
Energy kJ
3
12
48
94
77
118
223
391
348
293
846
111
899
1067
1168
1759
2608
2349
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
2
4
2
1
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
2
2
Distance (km)
0
674
674
674
674
719
674
674
675
719
674
674
674
674
676
690
692
743
808
803
724
Best forecast wave conditions in Chatham Islands
Rating
(10 max)
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
8
9
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
5
6
5
9
7
5
8
9
8
6
8
9
6
9
5
5
9
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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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