
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 22s period, SSW swell with 6,019 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with ESE 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 22s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 22s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers. Rusty here.
We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Tora Point, starting this Friday morning. The pattern is looking good, with a few standout sessions and a nice mix of swell sizes for the experienced crew.
The water temp is sitting at 55°F right now, which is about average for the time of year, so no major surprises there.
The first proper call is Friday morning, July 17th. We’re looking at a clean 4ft groundswell from the ESE with a long 16-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is pumping at a strong 1304, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a proper standout.
Saturday morning, July 18th, is another beauty. Offshore winds from the NNW at just 3 mph, with a 4ft ESE swell, period of 14 seconds. Clean, glassy conditions. The energy is still strong at 1345. This is a top pick.
Then we get a bit of a wildcard on Saturday afternoon, July 18th. There’s a massive 8ft SSW swell with an incredibly long 22-second period, and the energy is off the charts at 6614. But the wind is onshore, making it marginal. That long period groundswell is prone to breaking straight at a beach break, so at a point break like Tora Point, it could be a freight train. This is for experts only.
Sunday morning, July 19th, offers another clean session with a 7ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and a cross-offshore wind. The energy is very strong (2901). Excellent surf for the experienced.
Monday morning, July 20th, is a good one. Glassy conditions, a 6ft SSW swell, and a 14-second period. Clean waves with very strong energy (1491). A solid option.
Tuesday, July 21st, has clean conditions all day. A 7ft SSW swell, 16-second period in the morning, and both sessions are rated excellent for experienced surfers.
After that, the overall size and quality takes a step down for the rest of the week. There are still some clean, surfable days, like Wednesday morning, July 22nd, with a 5ft swell and clean conditions, and Thursday afternoon, July 23rd, with glassy conditions and a 4ft swell. The energy drops to moderate levels.
The following week shows a big gap. From Friday, July 24th, through to Sunday, July 26th, there are periods of very small surf or conditions that are simply too big or too messy. Sunday, July 26th, sees an 12ft SSW swell, which is way too big for this break.
The next real standout appears on Monday morning, July 27th. A clean 8ft S swell with a 12-second period, a gentle offshore breeze, and very strong energy (2079). This is another excellent call for the experienced crew.
Tuesday afternoon, July 28th, also looks good with a moderate offshore wind and a 6ft SSW swell, offering clean conditions.
The last few days of the month fade out with smaller, wind-affected swell, so the best bets are firmly on the first weekend and the following Monday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | SSW 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
266 | 582 | 848 | 1103 | 829 | 732 | 6019 | 3920 | 2544 | 1762 | 1751 | 1364 | 1384 | 3274 | 2252 | 2029 | 1439 | 861 | 537 | 288 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:28PM1.70m | 6:55AM1.50m | 7:24PM1.67m | 7:52AM1.48m | 8:20PM1.61m | 8:48AM1.46m | 9:14PM1.54m | 9:43AM1.43m | 10:08PM1.46m | 10:37AM1.40m | 11:00PM1.39m | 11:29AM1.38m | 11:51PM1.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:53AM-0.01m | 1:07PM-0.02m | 1:49AM0.00m | 2:04PM0.01m | 2:43AM0.03m | 3:01PM0.06m | 3:36AM0.07m | 3:57PM0.11m | 4:27AM0.12m | 4:51PM0.17m | 5:16AM0.18m | 5:44PM0.23m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | SSW 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
266 | 582 | 848 | 1103 | 829 | 732 | 6019 | 3920 | 2544 | 1762 | 1751 | 1364 | 1220 | 3274 | 2252 | 2029 | 1439 | 861 | 537 | 288 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 7 | S 9 | ESE 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 6 |
24 | 88 | 270 | 870 | 490 | 298 | 595 | 479 | 357 | 261 | 187 | 127 | 123 | 222 | 70 | 48 | 47 | 22 | 22 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | — | — | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | — | — | ESE 5 | E 5 | — | ESE 10 |
9 | 59 | 186 | — | — | 315 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 123 | 87 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | S 4 | — |
9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1384 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 12 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
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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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