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Tuhawaiki Point Surf Forecast
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Tuhawaiki Point surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 08 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.3° C
(Which is 2.3°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuhawaiki Point in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) 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 2.5m 11s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 9th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 11th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 10th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuhawaiki Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 17 | SE 15 | SE 12 | |
18 | 210 | 52 | 96 | 79 | 279 | 229 | 645 | 325 | 212 | 133 | 314 | 452 | 443 | 349 | 200 | 121 | 243 | 510 | 318 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:53PM2.03m | 9:09AM1.97m | 9:37PM2.03m | 9:57AM1.94m | 10:16PM2.02m | 10:40AM1.98m | 10:57PM2.02m | 11:24AM2.04m | 11:41PM2.04m | 12:10PM2.12m | 00:30AM2.10m | 12:58PM2.19m | 1:20AM2.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:49AM1.02m | 3:20PM0.89m | 3:50AM0.95m | 4:04PM0.82m | 4:37AM0.84m | 4:47PM0.71m | 5:15AM0.71m | 5:32PM0.59m | 5:52AM0.58m | 6:18PM0.48m | 6:33AM0.48m | 7:08PM0.42m | 7:21AM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 |
 | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | 5:17 |
1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 2 | -1 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | E 14 | E 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 17 | SE 15 | SE 12 |
 kJ | 18 | 210 | 52 | 14 | 79 | 279 | 35 | 55 | 325 | 212 | 133 | 314 | 452 | 443 | 349 | 200 | 121 | 243 | 510 | 318 | 154 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 12 | SSE 4 | SE 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 13 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 27 | 6 | 10 | 35 | 18 | 7 | — | 48 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 16 | S 16 | E 4 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | S 25 | SE 22 | SE 20 | SSE 17 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 17 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 10 | 43 | 6 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 30 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 5 | E 10 | SSE 4 | — | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 28 | 96 | 2 | — | 229 | 645 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 139 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 137 | 1 | 155 | 151 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 155 | 0 | 0 |
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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 16 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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