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Tora-Bombora surf break

Tora-Bombora surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 12 Jan 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
17.9° C
 (Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 13th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 13th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 12th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
3
2
3
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.2
SW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
2.1
SSE
2.1
SSE
2.1
SSE
2.1
SE
Period(s) (?)1513101110109999131313137887788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)24913447217204242301061047855116151140149147173192469495504547
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
15
SSE
15
NNE
10
NE
5
NNE
15
NNW
20
WNW
10
SW
10
NE
5
N
5
SE
5
ENE
10
E
15
ESE
10
SSE
20
S
25
S
25
S
25
S
25
S
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		offoffcrosscrosscross-
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on		cross-
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on		cross-
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on		cross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
1:09PM
1.29
1:38AM
1.32
1:57PM
1.26
2:24AM
1.33
2:45PM
1.24
3:10AM
1.34
3:31PM
1.24
3:56AM
1.36
4:17PM
1.24
4:41AM
1.38
5:02PM
1.25
5:26AM
1.40
5:46PM
1.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:22PM
0.26
7:51AM
0.31
8:07PM
0.29
8:40AM
0.32
8:51PM
0.31
9:27AM
0.33
9:36PM
0.31
10:14AM
0.32
10:21PM
0.30
11:00AM
0.31
11:06PM
0.29
11:47AM
0.29
11:51PM
0.26
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:03--6:03--
Sunset-8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:51--8:51--8:50-
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clear
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light rain
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light rain
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light rain
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------212-2132--2--
Temp. °C151514222316191915171616171716161615151513
Feels °C (?)1211112121121518141917161716161412109108
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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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