Tora-Bombora surf break

Tora-Bombora surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 07 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
16.2° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average 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 Saturday (Feb 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora-Bombora in the next 12 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Feb 13) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 7th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 10th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 10th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
2
2
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSE
0.5
NE
0.6
NE
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.9
S
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.6
NE
Period(s) (?)101111131313679131213121110991110106
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)546171494165564164246323361213126115434092493020
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
NNW
15
SW
20
SSE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
E
10
NE
15
NE
10
E
10
NNW
5
S
10
SSE
10
NW
5
N
5
N
15
NNW
15
N
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
glassonoffcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:08AM
1.42
10:34PM
1.37
10:57AM
1.36
11:24PM
1.35
11:46AM
1.31
12:12AM
1.34
12:35PM
1.27
1:00AM
1.33
1:22PM
1.24
1:47AM
1.33
2:09PM
1.23
2:33AM
1.34
2:55PM
1.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:58AM
0.16
4:26PM
0.17
4:49AM
0.21
5:13PM
0.22
5:39AM
0.25
5:59PM
0.26
6:28AM
0.29
6:44PM
0.30
7:16AM
0.32
7:29PM
0.32
8:04AM
0.33
8:14PM
0.33
8:51AM
0.33
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
Sunrise-6:28--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37-
Sunset--8:32--8:31--8:30--8:29--8:28--8:27--8:24
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192323171917161818172221192019182424192325
Feels °C (?)182122151615151817162120182018182223172023
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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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