Tuapeka Point Surf Break

Tuapeka Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.72° S 176.49° W

Issued: 5 am 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tuapeka Point sea temperature is
12.3° C

1.1°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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, N swell with 784 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 30th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf12PM (Thu 2nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 6th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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 10°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon morning, light winds from the SW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, strong winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
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)
1.4
NE
9
1.3
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
12
1.3
ENE
11
1.1
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
10
1.8
N
6
2.1
N
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
360
301
290
264
197
164
198
194
186
394
452
380
297
245
240
177
187
187
147
227
396
Wind (km/h)
45
SSE
40
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
NW
15
NNW
20
NNW
30
NNW
35
N
45
NNE
45
N
50
NNE
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
6:03PM1.00m
6:07AM0.99m
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
Low Tide
11:41AM0.23m
00:06AM0.34m
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
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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
8:04
8:03
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5:01
5:02
5:02
5:04
5:05
5:05
5:06
 mm
Temp °C
10
10
10
8
8
9
8
8
8
7
7
8
8
8
8
10
11
11
11
11
12
Feels °C
0
2
3
2
3
5
4
4
5
4
3
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
2
2
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
9
1.3
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
12
1.3
ENE
11
1.1
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
Energy kJ
360
301
290
264
197
164
198
194
186
394
452
380
297
245
240
177
187
187
147
135
98
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
0.3
SSE
19
0.9
SSE
20
1.1
SSE
18
1
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
4
68
671
762
475
277
156
65
31
22
12
5
24
18
5
2
2
2
2
22
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
E
13
0.3
E
12
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
14
0.1
N
11
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
24
Energy kJ
16
13
26
25
25
23
11
47
44
22
22
20
4
2
4
2
15
2
6
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
5
1.4
SSE
6
1.1
SE
6
0.3
NNW
2
0.4
N
3
0.7
N
4
1
N
4
1.5
NNW
5
1.8
N
6
2.1
N
7
Energy kJ
66
122
77
1
3
13
40
117
227
396
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
705
798
676
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
674
674
674
674
674
697
678
674
Best forecast wave conditions in Chatham Islands
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
5
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
9
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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