Tora-Bombora surf break

Tora-Bombora surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 26 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
15.9° C
(Which is 1.4°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 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 12 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 05) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 28th Feb)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 2nd Mar)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 2nd Mar)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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 Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the E by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning).

Thu
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
!
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.9
S
1.1
S
1
SSE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.8
SW
2.1
S
4
SSW
4.5
S
4
SSW
2.5
S
2.3
S
1.8
S
1.5
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.8
S
Period(s) (?)109666669131171014131212111110109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)64345094743324266914247828137025499721391472769498284186111
Wind
(km/h)
30
NW
15
SW
15
S
15
S
10
SE
10
E
20
ENE
10
NNW
5
NNW
20
SW
25
SSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
15
WSW
5
N
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
N
25
NNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:45AM
1.55
2:13PM
1.41
2:43AM
1.56
3:10PM
1.41
3:39AM
1.57
4:05PM
1.41
4:34AM
1.56
4:59PM
1.41
5:27AM
1.55
5:52PM
1.41
6:19AM
1.52
6:44PM
1.41
7:10AM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:26PM
0.12
8:07AM
0.12
8:22PM
0.11
9:04AM
0.12
9:19PM
0.10
10:01AM
0.12
10:15PM
0.09
10:56AM
0.11
11:10PM
0.09
11:49AM
0.11
12:04AM
0.09
12:40PM
0.12
12:57AM
0.11
Thu
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:01--7:01
Sunset8:07--8:05--8:04--8:01--8:00--7:59--7:57--
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-221------132---------
Temp. °C221913131316161218191212121218201520201621
Feels °C (?)1819101010131291615434617171218181118
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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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