Tora-Bombora surf break

Tora-Bombora surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 23 Mar 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
15.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Mar 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 24th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 28th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 27th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Sat night).

Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SE
1
SE
0.8
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
1.3
NE
0.4
ESE
0.4
SW
1.1
ENE
1.5
ENE
2.2
ENE
3
ENE
3
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.1
E
2
E
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
Period(s) (?)101010996131366788888812121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)250196110654410766606913645896512491055587630568754677589483
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
20
ENE
15
N
10
N
10
ENE
5
NNW
5
S
5
ESE
15
ENE
30
ENE
35
NE
35
NE
35
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
15
N
20
NNW
15
NW
5
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffglassoncrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:42PM
1.57
10:12AM
1.46
10:39PM
1.58
11:09AM
1.44
11:36PM
1.58
12:06PM
1.43
12:34AM
1.57
1:03PM
1.41
1:31AM
1.56
2:00PM
1.40
2:27AM
1.53
2:55PM
1.39
3:22AM
1.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:29PM
0.09
4:06AM
0.06
4:24PM
0.09
5:03AM
0.07
5:19PM
0.10
6:00AM
0.08
6:16PM
0.11
6:57AM
0.10
7:12PM
0.12
7:54AM
0.11
8:08PM
0.12
8:49AM
0.13
9:04PM
0.13
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Sunrise7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:26--7:28--7:28--
Sunset-7:25--7:23--7:22--7:21--7:19--7:16--7:15-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------63--------
Temp. °C171816232218171616171716161817232319222219
Feels °C (?)131413212118171615111210111414212017222117
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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.

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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