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Tuhawaiki Point surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 12 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Tuhawaiki Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tuhawaiki Point sea temperature is
18.8° C
 (Which is 5.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuhawaiki Point this week:

The surf forecast for Tuhawaiki Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuhawaiki Point in the next 12 days are 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 12th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 12th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 18th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuhawaiki Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 73mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.5
ESE
0.3
SE
0.8
SSE
1
SSE
1.4
SSE
1
S
0.6
SSE
0.5
E
0.4
E
1.1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.4
SE
0.8
ESE
Period(s) (?)157811101099910456556656136
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21566711979744223471520541325615191274554641
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
15
N
20
E
20
NNE
5
SSE
20
ESE
10
SSW
10
N
20
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
25
S
15
E
10
ENE
20
E
5
ENE
10
NE
15
E
5
E
10
E
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossoncrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crossoncross-
on		ononcross-
on		onononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:31PM
1.93
11:50AM
1.93
12:20AM
1.97
12:44PM
1.96
1:02AM
2.01
1:27PM
2.01
1:42AM
2.06
2:01PM
2.07
2:22AM
2.10
2:30PM
2.11
3:01AM
2.13
3:00PM
2.14
3:40AM
2.16
3:32PM
2.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:31AM
0.83
5:55PM
0.74
6:32AM
0.78
6:44PM
0.74
7:23AM
0.74
7:29PM
0.73
8:06AM
0.73
8:11PM
0.72
8:44AM
0.76
8:51PM
0.70
9:22AM
0.78
9:27PM
0.70
9:59AM
0.78
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
Sunrise-6:03--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:11--6:11-
Sunset--9:20--9:19--9:19--9:17--9:17--9:16--9:16
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
12----2--121113293212--2-
Temp. °C181615141616151919141314141515151616151516
Feels °C (?)161210111312141515111011101312141514141414
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Information about the Tuhawaiki Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tuhawaiki Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tuhawaiki Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tuhawaiki 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 (Tuhawaiki 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 Tuhawaiki 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.

Tuhawaiki Point is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of Timaru. If you plan a holiday in Canterbury, look for hotels and other accommodation in Timaru. Timaru has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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