Surf Forecasts:
Tuhawaiki Point surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 1,018 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with ENE 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuhawaiki Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s see what Tuhawaiki Point (New Zealand) has got for you over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first few days are a write-off. From Wednesday the 26th through Sunday the 30th of August, you’re looking at small, messy swell and cross-onshore winds. Not worth the wetsuit hassle. That’s a solid five-day gap with nothing to recommend. Water temp is about 50°, just a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – no big deal.
Monday the 31st of August morning might give you a look with 0.8m of SSE swell at 13 seconds and a moderate cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 227, but it’s still only marginal.
The real standout is Tuesday the 1st of September morning. You’ve got 1.3m of SE swell at 13 seconds, light offshore winds from the north, and clean conditions. Combined energy jumps to 519 – that’s strong. This is a long-period groundswell hitting an inconsistent point break, so when it lines up, it’s worth the wait. Advanced surfers only, and expect a few others in the water – it can get crowded sometimes.
After that, the second week fades into tiny surf. A few glassy mornings around the 7th and 9th of September might give you knee-high bumps, but that’s about it. Most days have weak energy under 100, so not much to chase.
Tuesday the 1st of September morning is your window. Don’t sleep on it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SE 16 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | SE 14 | SE 15 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 88 | 274 | 298 | 274 | 83 | 730 | 225 | 171 | 84 | 27 | 16 | 14 | 52 | 60 | 447 | 209 | 199 | 761 | 325 | 205 | 140 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:06PM2.10m | 2:23AM2.10m | 2:43PM2.08m | 2:58AM2.11m | 3:20PM2.07m | 3:37AM2.12m | 3:59PM2.06m | 4:20AM2.14m | 4:39PM2.04m | 5:07AM2.15m | 5:22PM2.01m | 5:56AM2.16m | 6:10PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:23PM0.59m | 8:38AM0.65m | 8:58PM0.53m | 9:17AM0.59m | 9:35PM0.49m | 9:59AM0.51m | 10:16PM0.47m | 10:47AM0.45m | 10:59PM0.49m | 11:37AM0.42m | 11:44PM0.53m | 12:25PM0.45m | 00:30AM0.58m | ||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | 9 | 13 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 5 | -2 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | ESE 13 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 12 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 14 | SE 15 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 88 | 17 | 298 | 274 | 69 | 257 | 225 | 171 | 60 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 52 | 60 | 447 | 209 | 199 | — | 325 | 205 | 140 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | S 16 | ESE 4 | ESE 12 | SE 15 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 11 | — | — | — | SE 16 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 17 | 137 | 13 | 15 | 59 | 71 | 44 | 42 | 84 | 27 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 65 | 121 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 13 | — | E 16 | E 15 | — | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 3 | — | 5 | 4 | — | 17 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 16 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 11 | — | SSW 4 | SSE 12 | — | — | NW 3 |
| kJ | — | 274 | 10 | 17 | 83 | 730 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 2205 | — | 9 | 761 | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 137 | 151 | 155 | 139 | 339 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 97 | 87 | 8 | 292 | 292 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 87 | 1 | 164 |
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