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Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 29 May 2026 +1245Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tuapeka Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tuapeka Point sea temperature is
13.4° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Tuapeka Point surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, N swell with 3,685 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s 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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 3s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+1245) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuapeka Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the NNW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Tue night, light winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Fri 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NE 13 | NE 12 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 12 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 9 | N 10 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | |
6 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 24 | 126 | 195 | 298 | 341 | 494 | 857 | 1587 | 3297 | 3654 | 2590 | 1324 | 915 | 426 | 320 | 299 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 5:10AM1.00m | 5:52PM0.99m | 5:56AM1.00m | 6:37PM1.01m | 6:41AM1.01m | 7:21PM1.03m | 7:26AM1.01m | 8:05PM1.04m | 8:09AM1.00m | 8:47PM1.04m | 8:52AM0.99m | 9:29PM1.04m | 9:33AM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:03PM0.31m | 11:30AM0.20m | 11:52PM0.32m | 12:15PM0.20m | 00:40AM0.32m | 1:01PM0.20m | 1:27AM0.31m | 1:45PM0.20m | 2:13AM0.31m | 2:29PM0.20m | 2:59AM0.30m | 3:12PM0.20m | 3:43AM0.30m | 3:53PM0.20m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — |
 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 |
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Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 10 | N 15 | E 11 | S 17 | SSE 14 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 |
 kJ | 186 | 184 | 109 | 85 | 52 | 36 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 21 | 3654 | 2590 | 1324 | 915 | 426 | 8 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 11 | S 9 | N 16 | N 15 | E 11 | N 15 | ENE 10 | SW 12 | S 14 | SE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 13 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 12 | NW 5 | N 10 | E 9 | NE 10 | S 15 | S 15 | S 8 | S 15 | S 13 | N 15 | S 16 | — | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | S 9 | N 13 | E 16 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 21 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | — | NW 5 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 9 | N 10 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 24 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 24 | 126 | 195 | 298 | 341 | 494 | 857 | 1587 | 3297 | — | 9 | — | — | — | 320 | 299 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 674 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 697 | 720 | 777 | 697 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 675 | 0 | 674 | 674 | 679 | 674 |
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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).
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