Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, S swell with 8,433 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tora Point this week:
The surf forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 4.0m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the coming weeks.
The forecast period kicks off with a monster of a day on Wednesday the 19th of August, but it's not for the faint-hearted. The swell is pumping, but it's a solid 15 ft out of the south with a 14-second period, packing a massive 15117 units of energy. That's more than enough to put a few hairs on your chest, but the wind is a cross-on 16 mph, creating some chop. This is expert territory, and honestly, with that kind of power, a beach break like this might be more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers. The afternoon drops back a bit to 10 ft, but the quality is still marginal.
The standout, and I mean the real standout, is the morning of Thursday the 21st of August (Friday morning in the data). The swell is a very manageable 6 ft from the south, with a long 16-second period, that's proper groundswell energy. The wind is a light cross-off 6 mph from the NNE, and the forecast calls for clean conditions. The water is about what you'd expect for this time of year, not too hot, not too cold. This is a light breeze, clean, and the point break setup here will handle that long period groundswell beautifully. It's a solid option for experienced surfers, and the crowd profile is rare, so you might have it to yourself.
The rest of the run is a bit of a mixed bag. The 22nd and 23rd get blown out by strong NW winds, and the swell drops right off. There's a bit of a gap there with nothing really worthwhile. The 24th and 25th see a return of cleaner conditions but the swell is small and inconsistent.
Things start to look more promising again towards the end of the month. The morning of Monday the 31st of August is a beauty. You've got a 7 ft SSW swell coming in at a solid 13 seconds, with glassy conditions. The wind is a slight air from the WSW, making it clean. The energy is 1660, so moderate to strong, and it's an excellent condition for experienced surfers. The following morning of the 2nd of September also looks good, with a 8 ft SSW swell, 15-second period, light offshore wind, and clean conditions. 2450 units of energy. Another excellent one for the experienced crew.
Beyond that, the 3rd of September has a 4 ft SSW swell with a gentle offshore NW wind, looking clean and promising but we're getting into the long-range, so keep a loose grip on that one.
Overall, the window is a bit front-loaded and back-loaded. The first half of the period has a few big, messy days, but the middle of the week is where you'll find your best bets. Lock in the 21st of August (Friday morning) and the 31st of August (Monday morning) as your targets.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 13 | S 16 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
8433 | 4552 | 1886 | 323 | 252 | 835 | 1248 | 711 | 411 | 195 | 149 | 71 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 1016 | 869 | 440 | 637 | 624 | 302 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:04AM1.41m | 10:29PM1.34m | 10:55AM1.38m | 11:18PM1.29m | 11:43AM1.37m | 00:07AM1.26m | 12:31PM1.36m | 00:54AM1.24m | 1:17PM1.35m | 1:39AM1.24m | 2:03PM1.36m | 2:25AM1.23m | 2:49PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:22PM0.21m | 4:41AM0.23m | 5:13PM0.25m | 5:28AM0.27m | 6:01PM0.29m | 6:14AM0.30m | 6:49PM0.31m | 6:59AM0.32m | 7:35PM0.32m | 7:44AM0.32m | 8:21PM0.32m | 8:29AM0.30m | 9:07PM0.31m | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 13 | S 16 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 13 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
6692 | 4552 | 149 | 323 | 252 | 835 | 1248 | 711 | 411 | 195 | 149 | 71 | 15 | 33 | 25 | 1016 | 869 | 440 | 637 | 624 | 302 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 9 | E 10 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | E 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 | S 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | E 12 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 |
45 | 390 | 96 | 53 | 242 | 350 | 42 | 64 | 31 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 33 | 15 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 9 | SE 12 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 12 | — | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | W 8 | SW 10 | S 18 | SSW 15 | NNE 6 | — | ESE 14 | ESE 15 | E 12 | E 12 |
— | 55 | 36 | 50 | 40 | 40 | 23 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 3 | — | 21 | 21 | 11 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | — | SSW 14 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | W 3 | W 3 | W 4 | — | NNW 2 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 |
8433 | — | 1886 | 313 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 32 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 16 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 89 | 89 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 118 | 118 | 159 | 118 | 0 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 118 | 159 | 124 |
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Information about the Tora Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tora Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tora Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tora Point 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 Point) 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 Point 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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