Tora-Bombora Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.50° S 175.54° E

Tora-Bombora Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora-Bombora sea temperature is
13.0°C
0.2° 

Tora-Bombora surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tora-Bombora surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,570 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tora-Bombora this week:

The surf forecast for Tora-Bombora over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora-Bombora in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 19th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 19th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 19th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora-Bombora over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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(10 max)
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3
2
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1
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3
2
1
1
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1
1
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
S
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
11
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1505
1360
1423
1375
1330
857
456
284
722
484
222
154
80
41
41
23
38
99
239
310
144
Wind (km/h)
0
SE
10
SSE
0
W
5
SSE
15
E
10
NNW
10
SSW
20
SSW
10
N
0
NE
5
SSW
5
W
10
NE
15
ENE
10
NNW
5
NW
15
NW
15
NW
5
NNW
10
NNW
20
NW
Wind State
glassy
on
glassy
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cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
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cross-off
glassy
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cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
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off
off
off
off
High Tide
12:14PM1.34m
00:39AM1.21m
12:59PM1.33m
1:24AM1.21m
1:44PM1.32m
2:09AM1.22m
2:30PM1.32m
2:55AM1.25m
3:17PM1.34m
3:42AM1.30m
4:05PM1.36m
4:30AM1.36m
4:55PM1.39m
Low Tide
6:35PM0.31m
6:43AM0.33m
7:19PM0.31m
7:27AM0.32m
8:03PM0.30m
8:13AM0.30m
8:47PM0.27m
9:01AM0.27m
9:32PM0.24m
9:50AM0.23m
10:18PM0.21m
10:42AM0.19m
11:06PM0.17m
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Temp °C
15
13
11
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12
11
17
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Feels °C
13
10
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11
9
9
14
11
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16
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13
16
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16
18
17
9
18
17
12
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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 16 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.

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