Tuhawaiki Point surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 19 Jul 2025 NZST
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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
9.3° C
(Which is 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 Saturday (Jul 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 12 days are 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 20) 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 19) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 19th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 20th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 20th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
E
0.6
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
Period(s) (?)111010111110101010101312111112111111111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2141671582211581068688877813819318318014013810191794551
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
10
SSE
10
NW
10
WNW
5
NNE
10
NW
5
W
10
S
10
W
5
WNW
10
NNE
5
WNW
5
WSW
5
ENE
10
NNW
10
N
15
NE
10
N
10
N
10
NE
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
glasscrossoffcross-
off
crossoffglassglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:07AM
2.16
10:20PM
2.11
11:06AM
2.23
11:22PM
2.19
12:03PM
2.32
12:23AM
2.31
12:58PM
2.40
1:18AM
2.42
1:57PM
2.46
2:07AM
2.49
3:01PM
2.48
2:51AM
2.50
4:04PM
2.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:13PM
0.68
4:39AM
0.61
5:17PM
0.69
5:36AM
0.63
6:18PM
0.66
6:35AM
0.65
7:13PM
0.62
7:34AM
0.64
8:03PM
0.64
8:31AM
0.59
8:52PM
0.70
9:24AM
0.54
9:41PM
0.79
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Sunrise8:03--8:03--8:02--8:00--8:00--7:58--7:58--
Sunset-5:17--5:19--5:20--5:21--5:22--5:22--5:23-
cloudclearclearclearclearclearpart cloudpart cloudclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C109991087999109898797799
Feels °C (?)766775266676465364356
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Tuhawaiki Point (calm at TimaruAeroAws 16 km from Tuhawaiki Point). A 1.1m swell from the ESE

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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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