Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Wairarapa)
Photo credit: Louis Murphy-Harris
Surf Break: Tora Point
| Name: | Tora Point |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: NW |
Tora Point in the Waiararpa is an exposed point break that has fairly consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Ideal winds are from the southwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south southeast. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Watch out for rocks.
Overall Tora Point Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The graph describes the variation of swells directed at Tora Point over a normal year, ... (show all text)
The rose diagram shows how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from different di... (show all text)
Also see Tora Point surf quality by season and Tora Point surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Tora Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Tora Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Tora-Bombora | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Tora-Shipwreck | 0 mi |
| Third closest break | Tora-Stix | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | White rock | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Dee Dees | 17 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Tora Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4382 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4442 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4691 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4753 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4889 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Tora Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Cape Palliser, New Zealand | 15 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Cape Palliser, New Zealand(2) | 15 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Wellington, New Zealand | 42 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Wellington, New Zealand (2) | 42 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Porirua Harbour (Plimmerton), New Zealand | 47 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Tora Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Mount Lyford (New Zealand) | 139 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 140 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Hanmer (New Zealand) | 151 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 151 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 154 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Tora Point: |
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| Closest city location | Waipawa (New Zealand) | 7 mi |
| Second closest city location | Upper Hutt (New Zealand) | 35 mi |
| Third closest city location | Lower Hutt (New Zealand) | 38 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Masterton (New Zealand) | 39 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Wellington (New Zealand) | 42 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Tora Point is Masterton Airport (MRO) in New Zealand, 60 km (37 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Tora Point is Wellington International Airport (WLG), also in New Zealand, 64 km (40 miles) away.
- Third is Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) in New Zealand, 81 km (50 miles) away.
- Palmerston North Airport (PMR) in New Zealand is 132 km (82 miles) away.
- Woodbourne Airport (BHE), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Tora Point and is 138 km (86 miles) away.
