Tora-Bombora surf break

Tora-Bombora surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 05 Dec 2025 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
16.3° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Saturday (Dec 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 6th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 7th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 7th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
3
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SE
1.3
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.3
S
0.4
NE
0.4
SSE
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)101010912121010998812141312121110106
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)60430911010643326310467432512175313216119013986657765
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
20
NW
10
WNW
10
ESE
10
NNW
10
NNW
30
NW
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
5
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
15
SE
5
WNW
20
SSW
15
S
5
E
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffcross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffglasscross-
off
offcross-
off
offoncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:24AM
1.71
6:54PM
1.52
7:22AM
1.73
7:51PM
1.51
8:19AM
1.72
8:48PM
1.49
9:16AM
1.68
9:45PM
1.46
10:12AM
1.62
10:41PM
1.42
11:07AM
1.55
11:37PM
1.38
12:00PM
1.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:05AM
0.01
12:49PM
-0.02
1:03AM
-0.00
1:48PM
-0.02
2:01AM
-0.00
2:46PM
-0.01
2:58AM
0.01
3:42PM
0.01
3:55AM
0.05
4:37PM
0.05
4:51AM
0.09
5:31PM
0.09
5:46AM
0.15
Fri
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Sunrise--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37
Sunset8:37--8:38--8:39--8:40--8:42--8:43--8:44--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232124211626251923231625261924201717161416
Feels °C (?)211723201521191520201621231722181815141412
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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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