
Surf Forecasts:
Tora-Bombora surf forecast from 25 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 7,926 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. 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 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 30th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 30th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 18ft (5.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora-Bombora over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 113mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the S by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 10 | SSW 11 | S 11 | E 10 | E 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1026 | 3301 | 7926 | 4043 | 1786 | 1412 | 1192 | 950 | 1230 | 659 | 592 | 290 | 234 | 2605 | 3176 | 2195 | 1172 | 690 | 647 | 341 | 261 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:00AM1.28m | 2:26PM1.36m | 2:47AM1.26m | 3:11PM1.37m | 3:32AM1.25m | 3:56PM1.39m | 4:17AM1.26m | 4:40PM1.40m | 5:02AM1.26m | 5:25PM1.41m | 5:47AM1.26m | 6:09PM1.41m | 6:31AM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:54PM0.28m | 8:09AM0.26m | 8:43PM0.30m | 8:53AM0.29m | 9:30PM0.30m | 9:38AM0.30m | 10:16PM0.30m | 10:22AM0.29m | 11:02PM0.29m | 11:07AM0.29m | 11:48PM0.28m | 11:52AM0.28m | 00:33AM0.27m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | |
4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | 4:58 | |
mm | 3 | 12 | 34 | 31 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
Feels °C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | E 10 |
471 | 281 | 4864 | 416 | 1786 | 1412 | 1029 | 693 | 608 | 541 | 592 | 290 | 234 | 2605 | 3176 | 2195 | 1172 | 690 | 647 | 341 | 167 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 10 | — | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 14 |
— | — | 304 | — | 1448 | 448 | 1192 | 950 | 1230 | 659 | 333 | 173 | 94 | 198 | 186 | 137 | 134 | 117 | 235 | 191 | 261 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | SSE 10 | S 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 172 | — | — | — | — | 69 | — | 167 | 90 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 10 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 3 |
1026 | 3301 | 7926 | 4043 | 1419 | 553 | 538 | 452 | 161 | 77 | 32 | 72 | 83 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 174 | 258 | 89 | 115 | 183 | 191 | 183 | 151 | 128 | 151 | 151 | 151 | 172 | 151 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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