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Tuapeka Point surfForecast / Chatham Islands / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 18 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
13.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuapeka Point this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tuapeka Point in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 18s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+1245) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 24th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 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 13°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 11 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 3 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | |
29 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 60 | 44 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 41 | 56 | 346 | 488 | 496 | 473 | 396 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:32PM1.21m | 7:46AM1.20m | 8:28PM1.25m | 8:43AM1.20m | 9:24PM1.26m | 9:39AM1.18m | 10:19PM1.25m | 10:36AM1.15m | 11:14PM1.22m | 11:33AM1.10m | 00:08AM1.18m | 12:31PM1.05m | 1:01AM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:44AM0.12m | 2:09PM-0.03m | 2:42AM0.10m | 3:05PM-0.03m | 3:40AM0.09m | 4:00PM-0.02m | 4:37AM0.09m | 4:54PM0.01m | 5:33AM0.10m | 5:49PM0.05m | 6:29AM0.12m | 6:42PM0.11m | 7:24AM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 |
 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | 5:07 |
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Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | SSE 8 | NE 12 | NNE 11 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 |
 kJ | 86 | 132 | 52 | 52 | 46 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 42 | 37 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 36 | 47 | 346 | 488 | 496 | 473 | 396 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SSE 16 | SSE 13 | E 11 | E 11 | WNW 7 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NNE 15 | NW 6 | SSE 17 | SSE 18 | S 9 | SSE 15 |
| kJ | 29 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 26 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 18 | 92 | 408 | 87 | 292 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | SSE 13 | E 15 | E 14 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 9 | W 7 | N 11 | S 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 |
| kJ | 3 | 16 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 34 | 6 | 5 | 283 | 74 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | W 3 | — | NW 3 | NW 5 | NW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | 10 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 1 | — | 14 | 60 | 44 | 2 | — | 9 | 41 | 56 | 21 | 37 | 25 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 687 | 679 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 674 | 721 | 687 | 808 | 687 | 675 | 675 | 675 | 675 | 674 | 676 | 679 | 692 | 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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Are you planning a holiday in Chatham Islands? If you are looking for accommodation near Tuapeka Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Chatham Islands, consider staying in Matarakau which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Chatham Island which is 32 km (20 miles) away
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