Surf Forecasts:
Tuapeka Point surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with 857 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with ESE 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 (Sep 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+1245) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuapeka Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Wed afternoon, moderate winds from the S by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, gales from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | NNW 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NNW 10 | W 5 | NNW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 48 | 50 | 33 | 33 | 163 | 134 | 173 | 268 | 195 | 232 | 471 | 556 | 517 | 857 | 350 | 206 | 123 | 125 | 229 | 58 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:18PM0.96m | 3:31AM0.91m | 4:06PM0.97m | 4:25AM0.91m | 4:55PM0.99m | 5:18AM0.93m | 5:44PM1.02m | 6:11AM0.97m | 6:32PM1.05m | 7:03AM1.01m | 7:20PM1.09m | 7:53AM1.06m | 8:08PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:33PM0.32m | 9:47AM0.26m | 10:24PM0.29m | 10:37AM0.25m | 11:15PM0.25m | 11:28AM0.23m | 00:05AM0.21m | 12:19PM0.21m | 00:54AM0.16m | 1:11PM0.19m | 1:43AM0.12m | 2:02PM0.18m | 2:31AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Feels °C | -4 | -6 | -6 | -3 | -2 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -1 | -2 | -3 | -3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 13 | ESE 12 | SE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NNW 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 |
| kJ | 48 | 50 | 33 | 31 | 203 | 151 | 82 | 268 | 195 | 170 | 471 | 556 | 517 | 419 | 206 | 206 | 123 | 105 | 35 | 251 | 315 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | WNW 6 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 15 | N 12 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 12 | N 8 | NNW 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | NNW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 22 | 4 | 2 | 33 | 163 | 134 | 173 | 3 | 37 | 232 | 77 | 3 | 46 | 16 | 350 | 41 | 44 | 54 | 25 | 58 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | S 16 | E 16 | NW 6 | E 16 | E 14 | E 11 | S 16 | S 15 | E 16 | N 12 | N 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 46 | 103 | 85 | 19 | 4 | 46 | 3 | 2 | 79 | 28 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 21 | 48 | 24 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | SW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 64 | 151 | 298 | 199 | 61 | 65 | 74 | 205 | 133 | — | — | — | 108 | 857 | 52 | 59 | 71 | 125 | 229 | 131 | 100 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 705 | 777 | 676 | 675 | 676 | 674 | 674 | 679 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 674 | 690 | 676 | 676 | 674 | 675 | 675 | 675 | 676 | 676 |
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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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