Tuhawaiki Point surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 28 Dec 2025 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
15.9° C
(Which is 2.9°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 Wednesday (Dec 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 31st Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 31st Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 31st Dec)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.6
SE
0.9
ESE
1.4
ESE
2.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.3
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
Period(s) (?)498881096101098886666676
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)313111135266768410100025415492114130496543422826
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
5
W
10
ESE
20
ESE
10
SSE
15
ESE
15
E
10
E
10
SW
15
ENE
5
N
10
S
25
SSE
15
S
20
S
10
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
NNE
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
oncrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:40PM
2.10
10:58AM
2.10
11:41PM
2.15
11:52AM
2.16
12:41AM
2.23
12:52PM
2.25
1:37AM
2.34
1:49PM
2.37
2:31AM
2.44
2:42PM
2.48
3:29AM
2.53
3:32PM
2.54
4:31AM
2.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:26PM
0.67
4:48AM
0.68
5:19PM
0.60
5:47AM
0.70
6:12PM
0.56
6:50AM
0.69
7:06PM
0.54
7:49AM
0.65
8:02PM
0.57
8:43AM
0.61
9:00PM
0.55
9:35AM
0.59
9:57PM
0.52
10:27AM
0.62
Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunrise--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56
Sunset9:21--9:21--9:22--9:22--9:22--9:22--9:22--
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
----12610--1--2--2----
Temp. °C151314141312121115161417161313131212131215
Feels °C (?)121211101089714131113121291199101011
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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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