Tuhawaiki Point surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 23 Mar 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
15.8° C
(Which is 2.7°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 Monday (Mar 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuhawaiki Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 23rd Mar)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 28th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 27th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuhawaiki Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu night).

Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
29
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ESE
0.6
E
0.5
ESE
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.8
ESE
1.4
E
1.6
E
2.1
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1
E
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)1010101099151313127789101010991212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7470564928162135322866183331739426470320256169240232
Wind
(km/h)
0
SSW
10
NNW
20
ENE
5
NNE
10
SSW
10
SE
10
SSW
15
S
15
SE
10
SW
10
NE
35
ENE
35
ENE
15
NNE
20
ENE
5
WSW
15
S
10
SE
5
S
10
NNE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:12AM
2.08
8:13PM
2.25
8:14AM
2.05
9:14PM
2.31
9:24AM
2.08
10:15PM
2.37
10:32AM
2.15
11:12PM
2.43
11:34AM
2.22
12:06AM
2.47
12:33PM
2.25
1:03AM
2.48
1:29PM
2.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:26AM
0.54
1:44PM
0.49
2:18AM
0.64
2:39PM
0.57
3:13AM
0.73
3:41PM
0.64
4:15AM
0.77
4:44PM
0.67
5:24AM
0.77
5:44PM
0.66
6:27AM
0.72
6:41PM
0.62
7:22AM
0.67
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
29
Sunrise-7:39--7:41--7:41--7:43--7:43--7:46--7:47-
Sunset--7:43--7:40--7:38--7:37--7:35--7:32--7:31
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131517151716151313141516151718161616141515
Feels °C (?)12131413151415111114111091516161515131313
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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.

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