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Lat Long: 43.72° S 176.49° W

Tuapeka Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 06 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tuapeka Point sea temperature is
11.9°C
0.2° 

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 6 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 9 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 8 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, N swell with 1,040 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 9 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with N 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 (Nov 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Nov 13) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 9th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 9th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 8th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Wed night).

Friday
6
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.2
N
5
1.6
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6
1.9
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8
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8
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8
2.2
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2.5
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8
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NNW
9
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8
1.6
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1.1
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8
0.8
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7
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7
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NNE
6
1.1
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5
1.3
NNW
6
1.5
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7
2.1
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8
2.2
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8
2
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8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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175
328
458
470
496
566
949
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501
339
142
66
59
55
59
130
220
559
629
437
Wind (km/h)
35
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40
N
35
N
35
N
35
NNE
40
N
40
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30
NW
20
W
15
SSW
30
ESE
30
E
25
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25
NE
25
N
30
NNW
45
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NNW
40
NW
30
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:34PM1.07m
5:12AM0.98m
5:27PM1.05m
6:08AM1.00m
6:18PM1.04m
6:59AM1.02m
7:07PM1.04m
7:47AM1.04m
7:54PM1.04m
8:33AM1.06m
8:40PM1.04m
9:17AM1.07m
9:24PM1.04m
Low Tide
10:57PM0.15m
11:14AM0.23m
11:50PM0.15m
12:09PM0.25m
00:40AM0.15m
1:01PM0.26m
1:27AM0.15m
1:51PM0.27m
2:13AM0.16m
2:39PM0.27m
2:58AM0.17m
3:25PM0.27m
3:42AM0.17m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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11
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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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