Surf Forecasts:
Tuhawaiki Point surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 23s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 23s period, SSE swell with 692 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with ESE swell.
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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s 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 0.8m 23s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 23s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 23s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuhawaiki Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Tuhawaiki Point over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a few days of tiny, unremarkable surf. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are basically flat with poor conditions, so don’t even bother. The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday morning the 17th. We’re looking at clean, cross-offshore winds and a small but rideable 2 ft swell from the ESE, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which at a point break like Tuhawaiki Point should offer up some decent, lined-up waves. The combined energy is moderate at 321, so it’s not a powerhouse, but it’s clean and surfable. It’s a light crowd spot, but watch for the occasional pack.
The standout period, without a doubt, is Saturday the 18th. The morning session is the pick of the entire forecast. We’ve got a 3 ft SSE swell with a very long 23-second period. That’s a serious groundswell with heaps of energy—the combined energy is a strong 917. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for clean, organised waves. This is a classic point break setup, and the long period will really help the waves stand up and offer some long walls. Sunday the 19th is also a good shout, with glassy conditions and a 2 to 2 ft SSE swell, keeping the quality high through the morning and afternoon.
After that, the surf drops off again. Monday the 20th is still okay in the morning, but by Tuesday the 21st, we’re back to small, weak waves, and the energy dies right down. There’s a long gap of poor surf from the 22nd right through to the 25th of July, with barely anything worth paddling out for. The 25th and 26th bring a small bump of 2 ft ESE swell, but it’s nothing special, especially with moderate winds.
The very end of the run, on Tuesday morning the 28th of July, shows a bit of a pulse with 3 ft from the ESE and glassy conditions, but the afternoon turns into a howling 25 mph SSW wind, which will ruin it.
So, to wrap it up: your best bet is Saturday morning the 18th at Tuhawaiki Point. That’s the clear winner. Sunday the 19th is also good. The rest is either tiny or blown out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | SSE 23 | SSE 23 | ESE 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 17 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 14 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 15 | 33 | 36 | 52 | 155 | 298 | 380 | 335 | 692 | 359 | 210 | 215 | 193 | 386 | 404 | 395 | 131 | 72 | 50 | 30 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:10PM2.55m | 4:02AM2.49m | 5:10PM2.55m | 5:10AM2.42m | 6:05PM2.49m | 6:19AM2.33m | 6:59PM2.37m | 7:20AM2.23m | 7:53PM2.23m | 8:18AM2.14m | 8:48PM2.10m | 9:17AM2.07m | 9:47PM2.01m | 10:14AM2.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:01PM0.59m | 10:31AM0.44m | 10:57PM0.61m | 11:31AM0.43m | 11:53PM0.63m | 12:31PM0.46m | 00:49AM0.64m | 1:28PM0.53m | 1:47AM0.65m | 2:22PM0.61m | 2:47AM0.67m | 3:18PM0.68m | 3:48AM0.69m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 |
 | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | 5:21 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 17 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 14 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 15 | 33 | 6 | 17 | 155 | 298 | 380 | 335 | 334 | 289 | 210 | 158 | 193 | 386 | 404 | 395 | 131 | 72 | 50 | 30 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 23 | SSE 23 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 36 | 34 | 97 | 92 | 54 | 91 | 692 | 359 | 159 | 215 | 135 | 90 | 57 | 57 | 46 | 26 | 25 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 17 | SE 16 | — | ESE 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | — | SSE 17 | SSE 4 | SSE 20 | SE 19 | ESE 12 | — | ESE 12 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | E 15 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | — | 52 | 155 | 116 | 22 | 75 | — | 168 | 7 | 39 | 58 | 136 | — | 83 | 44 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 87 |
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