Tora-Bombora surf break

Tora-Bombora surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 13 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Tora-Bombora surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tora-Bombora sea temperature is
17.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tora-Bombora this week:

The surf forecast for Tora-Bombora over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora-Bombora in the next 12 days are 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 13th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 16th Feb)15ft (4.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 16th Feb)20ft (6.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora-Bombora over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, gales from the SW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Mon morning, calm by Tue night).

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
!
!
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ENE
1.3
ENE
2.2
NE
1
ENE
1.2
SSW
1.8
SSW
3.5
S
5
S
6
SSW
4.5
SSW
5
SSW
4.5
SW
2
SSW
1.6
SSW
0.9
SE
1.1
SSW
1
S
0.9
SSW
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)678877910111111109911888121210
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)801585451101252682023428085434217658343436414131761761401208378308
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
5
N
10
NNW
20
SW
20
SSW
30
SSW
45
SSW
55
SW
65
SW
40
WSW
30
W
10
W
10
NNE
15
ESE
5
SW
5
E
10
SSE
10
NW
10
N
5
NNE
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glassoffcrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
onglassglassonoffcross-
off
glassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:55PM
1.23
3:19AM
1.35
3:40PM
1.24
4:05AM
1.37
4:25PM
1.25
4:50AM
1.40
5:10PM
1.26
5:36AM
1.42
5:56PM
1.28
6:22AM
1.44
6:43PM
1.31
7:08AM
1.45
7:30PM
1.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:59PM
0.32
9:37AM
0.32
9:44PM
0.30
10:23AM
0.30
10:30PM
0.27
11:09AM
0.28
11:16PM
0.24
11:55AM
0.24
12:03AM
0.20
12:41PM
0.21
12:51AM
0.17
1:27PM
0.18
1:41AM
0.15
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise6:37--6:37--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:45--
Sunset-8:24--8:23--8:22--8:21--8:20--8:17--8:16-
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1---15212714111-1-13----
Temp. °C232321161615141214151415171716181816222217
Feels °C (?)2225221313115148913171616181816222216
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Information about the Tora-Bombora Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tora-Bombora provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tora-Bombora can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tora-Bombora 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 (Tora-Bombora) 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 Tora-Bombora 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.

Are you planning a holiday in The Wairarapa? If you are looking for accommodation near Tora-Bombora, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Wairarapa, consider staying in Upper Hutt which is 58 km (36 miles) away. Other places in and around The Wairarapa where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Masterton which is 61 km (38 miles) away, Lower Hutt, Wellington and Porirua.

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