Tuapeka Point Surf Break

Tuapeka Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.72° S 176.49° W

Issued: 11 am 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tuapeka Point sea temperature is
13.0° 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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with 485 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 0.8m and 6s period. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 15th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 15th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 17th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 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 14°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SW by Thu night).

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
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
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
10
0.3
SE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.5
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
1
NW
6
0.9
NNW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.4
NNW
6
1
NNW
4
1.7
NNW
7
1.9
NNW
8
1.3
N
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.5
NNE
7
0.5
NNE
8
0.5
N
8
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
151
28
17
44
85
51
64
70
29
17
13
30
268
471
206
50
31
35
29
10
12
Wind (km/h)
35
SW
45
WSW
45
SW
30
WSW
25
W
35
NW
30
WNW
25
W
10
ESE
5
NNW
15
WNW
20
NW
20
WNW
30
WNW
25
W
15
WSW
25
SW
30
WSW
30
SSW
30
SW
25
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:13PM1.08m
4:27AM1.15m
5:13PM1.14m
5:27AM1.17m
6:12PM1.19m
6:26AM1.19m
7:11PM1.23m
7:25AM1.20m
8:08PM1.25m
8:23AM1.18m
9:04PM1.26m
9:21AM1.16m
9:59PM1.24m
Low Tide
9:57AM0.08m
10:19PM0.19m
10:54AM0.05m
11:21PM0.17m
11:51AM0.01m
00:22AM0.14m
12:49PM-0.02m
1:23AM0.12m
1:47PM-0.03m
2:22AM0.10m
2:44PM-0.03m
3:21AM0.08m
3:39PM-0.01m
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clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:02
8:02
8:03
8:03
8:03
8:03
8:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
 mm
Temp °C
10
11
11
10
11
14
13
13
12
11
12
12
12
13
13
11
10
12
10
9
11
Feels °C
1
2
2
4
5
8
8
9
12
10
10
8
8
6
8
7
4
5
3
2
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.9
NNW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.4
NNW
6
0.4
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
12
1.3
N
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.5
NNE
7
0.5
S
17
0.5
N
8
0.4
SSE
14
0.6
SSE
8
Energy kJ
151
130
104
88
47
39
24
70
29
17
13
104
72
29
206
50
31
149
29
69
51
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
15
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SSE
18
0.4
SE
13
0.5
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
N
6
0.4
N
5
0.3
SSE
18
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.6
NNE
7
0.5
NNW
7
0.5
NNE
8
0.5
S
15
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
8
Energy kJ
4
28
66
44
85
51
17
17
11
8
61
13
13
12
12
42
29
35
112
10
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.2
ESE
13
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
18
0.1
N
12
0.1
E
14
0.3
SSE
7
0.4
SE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.3
NW
7
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
N
7
0.3
SE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
N
9
0.2
SSE
16
0.4
NNW
8
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.3
SSE
16
Energy kJ
4
4
17
40
62
3
4
11
24
8
8
8
4
19
11
15
25
19
4
3
50
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
4
1.1
SW
4
1.2
SW
5
0.7
SW
4
0.5
W
3
0.8
NNW
4
1
NW
6
0.3
W
3
1
NNW
4
1.7
NNW
7
1.9
NNW
8
0.6
WSW
3
0.8
WSW
4
0.7
W
4
1.1
W
4
1.4
SSW
5
1.1
SSW
5
0.6
WSW
4
Energy kJ
19
39
60
16
5
19
64
2
30
268
471
9
16
13
43
94
54
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
674
674
674
674
675
678
679
676
674
674
690
674
675
675
674
674
676
676
674
674
674
Best forecast wave conditions in Chatham Islands
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
9
3
5
4
5
4
3
5
9
6
4
7
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
9
6
8
8
5
5
5
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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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