Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
13.1°C
1.1° 

Tora Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tora Point surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 13,793 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with E 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 8th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 13th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 13th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's see what Tora Point has cookin' for us over the next few weeks.

We're startin' off slow, but there's a real rollercoaster comin'. The water's a touch warmer than average for the time of year, about 56°, so you won't need the thickest rubber for the paddle out.

The first real window pops open on Wednesday the 9th. After a rough start to the week with onshore junk, Wednesday morning shapes up with a clear sky and a light N breeze. There's a little 4ft swell from the east – nothing huge, but it's the first chance to wet a line. Wednesday afternoon gets even better with that NNW offshore wind, 4ft of east swell, and clean conditions. Good fun for a mid-week session, especially if you're learning.

Now, the standout to get excited about is Friday the 11th morning. The swell jumps to a solid 6ft from the south. It's short period – only 7 seconds – but the wind is light and offshore from the northwest, so it'll be glassy clean. The combined energy is up there at 660, which gives it some punch for the point. This is your best early call, no doubt.

Things get real rowdy from the 12th. Saturday the 12th morning brings a big 8ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period. Combined energy jumps over 2100 – that's a lot of power. Wind is cross-offshore, so it's clean, but that's getting too big for your average surfer. By Saturday afternoon, the wind turns onshore and the 10ft swell turns into a choppy mess. Sunday the 13th is a total write-off: 16-20ft of SSW swell and strong cross-onshore winds. That's kite-surfing or tow-in territory, not a paddle session.

The real monster pushes through Monday the 14th. The swell hits 13ft from the south, with a 14-second period and combined energy over 6700. Monday morning offers a brief window of glassy conditions from a light NW breeze, but that's a massive, dangerous swell for this spot. Even the afternoon at 12ft is not a normal day. This is strictly for the big-wave crew.

After that, things settle. Tuesday the 15th morning looks good for experienced surfers: a 7ft southerly groundswell with a 12-second period, and a solid offshore wind from the northwest. Energy is still a strong 1177. That's a proper, clean session if you've got the chops.

The middle of the second week gets messy again with strong winds, but there's one last pulse. Saturday the 19th morning is a good bet for the patient surfer. You've got a clean 4ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 896, and that offshore NW breeze will make for beautiful, lined-up walls at the point. That long period will give you some real push.

Into the final days, Monday the 21st morning offers a small, clean 3ft ENE windswell with a gentle offshore. A log day to finish the run. Most of the second week is average at best, with wind messing things up, so don't expect consistent fun.

Bottom line: your best bets are Friday the 11th morning for a fun, clean size, and Tuesday the 15th morning for the bigger, more powerful stuff. Keep an eye on Monday the 14th if you're a charger, but that's a whole different ballgame.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Thu morning, light winds from the NW by Fri morning).

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
2.1
SSE
7
1.8
SE
7
1.5
SE
6
1.4
E
8
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
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8
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8
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SW
14
0.6
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14
1.9
S
6
1.9
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7
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
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17
2.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
237
68
443
303
181
264
429
364
228
191
117
48
127
273
367
289
264
2091
4100
4870
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
20
SW
25
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
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0
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10
N
15
NNW
35
NW
40
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15
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20
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10
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35
NW
10
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15
W
20
SSW
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High Tide
00:40AM1.40m
1:09PM1.56m
1:37AM1.41m
2:06PM1.58m
2:33AM1.42m
3:02PM1.58m
3:29AM1.44m
3:57PM1.58m
4:23AM1.45m
4:51PM1.56m
5:17AM1.46m
5:44PM1.52m
Low Tide
6:34PM0.13m
6:49AM0.11m
7:31PM0.11m
7:45AM0.09m
8:27PM0.10m
8:42AM0.07m
9:23PM0.08m
9:39AM0.06m
10:18PM0.07m
10:35AM0.05m
11:11PM0.07m
11:31AM0.06m
00:03AM0.09m
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Temp °C
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15
8
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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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