Tuapeka Point Surf Break
Lat Long: 43.72° S 176.49° W

Tuapeka Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Tuapeka Point

Issued: 11 am 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tuapeka Point sea temperature is
13.2° C

1.2°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 8 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, ESE swell with 235 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNW 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 Monday (Jun 15) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 15th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 15th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 11th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, severe gales from the SSW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
0.7
N
8
1.4
WNW
5
0.7
NNW
7
0.6
S
21
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
N
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
10
0.1
NW
7
2
SSE
12
0.2
E
13
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
8
0.9
SE
9
0.1
N
15
0.9
SE
10
0.7
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
66
102
48
0
8
2
0
0
2
0
14
182
99
56
120
4
148
81
51
114
31
Wind (km/h)
45
WNW
45
W
50
SW
60
WSW
75
SSW
60
SSW
45
SSW
50
SSW
45
SSW
45
SSW
40
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
35
SW
40
SSW
30
SSW
30
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
11:40AM0.91m
00:08AM1.03m
12:28PM0.91m
00:52AM1.05m
1:20PM0.94m
1:40AM1.07m
2:15PM0.97m
2:32AM1.09m
3:14PM1.02m
3:29AM1.12m
4:13PM1.08m
4:27AM1.15m
5:13PM1.14m
Low Tide
5:54PM0.22m
6:36AM0.24m
6:39PM0.23m
7:22AM0.20m
7:28PM0.23m
8:10AM0.17m
8:22PM0.22m
9:02AM0.12m
9:19PM0.21m
9:57AM0.08m
10:19PM0.19m
10:54AM0.05m
11:21PM0.17m
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light rain
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cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:58
7:58
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:02
8:02
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5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
 mm
1
8
2
2
Temp °C
13
13
9
9
10
10
11
11
10
9
11
11
12
11
11
9
9
9
8
9
12
Feels °C
4
4
-1
-5
-6
-4
2
1
1
-1
4
4
6
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.7
NNW
7
0.6
S
21
0.5
WNW
19
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
8
0.8
SSE
14
0.1
SW
19
0.2
E
13
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.7
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
Energy kJ
66
45
48
332
203
23
9
6
207
15
14
182
99
67
120
192
148
81
51
114
31
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SSE
16
0.5
S
17
0.4
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
S
16
0.1
NW
7
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSE
16
0.5
SSE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.1
N
15
0.2
WSW
3
0.2
S
21
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
ESE
12
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
8
Energy kJ
26
24
49
151
53
32
20
2
7
6
25
39
56
4
1
34
19
28
4
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
W
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
E
15
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.3
SSE
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
6
6
14
33
8
2
7
31
4
24
24
4
4
4
54
4
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
4
1.4
WNW
5
1.2
SW
5
1.8
SW
6
3
S
7
3.5
S
8
2.4
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
10
2
S
11
2
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
11
1
S
9
0.4
SSW
3
0.7
SSW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.9
NW
4
Energy kJ
45
102
66
202
770
1297
1234
935
901
1036
561
171
4
13
4
5
26
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
675
675
736
721
808
721
675
676
675
674
675
674
674
676
675
674
674
674
674
674
674
Best forecast wave conditions in Chatham Islands
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
6
9
9
7
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
5
6
9
9
7
5
9
9
7
6
7
7
7
4
5
6
5
4
7
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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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