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Tuhawaiki Point Surf Forecast
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Tuhawaiki Point surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 12 May 2025 NZST
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 Monday (May 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m 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 12 days are 0.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 14) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (May 14) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 12th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 12th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 14th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuhawaiki Point over the next 12 days.
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 100 | 92 | 51 | 17 | 259 | 72 | 150 | 248 | 50 | 42 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 15 | 31 | 161 | 57 | 30 | 61 | 64 | 96 | 157 | 94 | 133 | 68 | 299 | 160 | 100 | 27 | 55 | 74 | 261 | 1235 | 1259 | 1248 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:08PM 2.07 | 3:16AM 2.19 | 3:46PM 2.03 | 3:47AM 2.24 | 4:26PM 2.00 | 4:22AM 2.25 | 5:11PM 1.99 | 5:02AM 2.19 | 6:01PM 2.02 | 5:54AM 2.10 | 6:57PM 2.06 | 7:01AM 2.05 | 7:54PM 2.09 | 8:06AM 2.05 | 8:45PM 2.12 | 9:00AM 2.09 | 9:32PM 2.12 | 9:51AM 2.15 | 10:17PM 2.13 | 10:44AM 2.19 | 11:04PM 2.15 | 11:39AM 2.23 | 11:57PM 2.20 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:10AM 0.58 | 9:32PM 0.57 | 9:55AM 0.62 | 10:09PM 0.65 | 10:39AM 0.68 | 10:49PM 0.74 | 11:22AM 0.77 | 11:31PM 0.83 | 12:05PM 0.84 | 12:16AM 0.91 | 12:49PM 0.89 | 1:04AM 0.95 | 1:39PM 0.88 | 1:56AM 0.95 | 2:30PM 0.82 | 2:51AM 0.90 | 3:19PM 0.74 | 3:44AM 0.79 | 4:07PM 0.65 | 4:34AM 0.66 | 4:56PM 0.57 | 5:20AM 0.54 | 5:47PM 0.52 | |||||||||||||
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 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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