Tuapeka Point Surf Break

Tuapeka Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.72° S 176.49° W

Issued: 5 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tuapeka Point sea temperature is
12.8° C

1.3°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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, NE swell with 3,472 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period with NE 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 19s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (+1245) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 27th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 27th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 27th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNE on Wed morning, near gales from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
N
9
1.5
N
9
1.1
N
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.5
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
7
0.2
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
6
0.5
N
3
0.7
N
4
1.1
N
5
1.5
N
6
2.2
NNE
7
2.3
NNE
8
3
NNE
9
4
NNE
11
3.5
NNE
11
4
NE
10
3
NE
10
2.5
NE
10
2.2
NE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
562
349
165
65
31
21
4
8
6
15
57
151
457
620
1635
3184
2806
3472
1850
1351
947
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
SW
35
SW
40
SSW
25
SSW
20
WSW
10
W
15
NW
30
N
25
NNE
30
N
30
NNE
35
NNE
40
NNE
45
NE
45
NE
45
NE
50
NNE
20
NNW
10
SSW
20
SSE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
High Tide
11:16AM1.07m
11:46PM1.17m
12:12PM1.03m
00:37AM1.12m
1:08PM1.00m
1:26AM1.08m
2:02PM0.97m
2:14AM1.04m
2:54PM0.96m
3:02AM1.01m
3:44PM0.96m
3:48AM0.99m
4:31PM0.97m
Low Tide
5:28PM0.07m
6:09AM0.10m
6:20PM0.13m
7:01AM0.12m
7:12PM0.19m
7:50AM0.15m
8:03PM0.25m
8:38AM0.18m
8:52PM0.29m
9:24AM0.21m
9:41PM0.32m
10:10AM0.22m
10:30PM0.34m
light rain
clear
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part cloud
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cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:04
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
 mm
3
2
Temp °C
11
11
11
10
10
10
10
11
11
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
13
13
13
11
12
Feels °C
6
6
5
2
3
5
7
6
5
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
10
9
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
N
9
1.5
N
9
1.1
N
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.5
NNW
7
1.2
SSE
18
0.5
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
14
0.5
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
17
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
3
NE
10
2.5
NE
10
2.2
NE
10
Energy kJ
562
349
165
65
31
851
49
147
85
40
20
9
59
59
23
12
11
9
1850
1351
947
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
11
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
SSE
17
0.4
NNW
7
0.5
SSE
15
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
SSE
17
0.1
S
9
0.1
NE
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
NNW
11
0.8
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
8
0.4
SSE
19
Energy kJ
57
101
18
11
29
21
128
2
2
7
7
28
2
6
22
12
86
35
118
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
E
13
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.2
NNW
7
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
9
0.3
SSE
18
0.4
SSE
19
0.4
NNW
8
Energy kJ
5
5
4
5
11
2
4
5
4
2
63
115
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.8
SW
4
1.1
SW
4
0.8
S
4
0.3
NNW
6
0.5
N
3
0.7
N
4
1.1
N
5
1.5
N
6
2.2
NNE
7
2.3
NNE
8
3
NNE
9
4
NNE
11
3.5
NNE
11
4
NE
10
Energy kJ
5
5
16
46
25
8
6
15
57
151
457
620
1635
3184
2806
3472
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
2
5
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
676
687
675
687
674
674
697
674
697
717
717
675
674
687
687
692
687
687
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Chatham Islands
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
5
7
5
7
4
4
4
3
2
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
6
5
7
9
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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