Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The forecast’s got a bit of everything, so let’s break it down proper.

The early part of this stretch is looking pretty average – nothing to get too fired up about. The swell’s small and the conditions are a bit messy, so you’re not gonna be scrambling for your board just yet. We’ve got a couple of days there where it’s just not worth the paddle.

Then things start to clean up around Friday the 18th. That’s when we see the first real glimmer of hope. Glassy conditions and a building swell start to make Tora Point (Tora-Point) look respectable. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and it’s a sign of things to come.

The standout, and I mean the real standout, is the Monday the 21st. That morning is where it’s at. We’re looking at a solid 8ft of SSW groundswell at Tora Point, and with that light offshore breeze, it’s going to be proper. The energy’s pumping – 1257 combined – and the sets are gonna have some push. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s still a week out, so don’t book the day off work just yet, but this has all the makings of a cracker.

There’s another spike on Tuesday the 29th afternoon – 8ft from the south with a clean offshore wind. That’s promising too, and the energy is solid at 1413. It’s a similar setup to the 21st, so keep an eye on that.

Then we get a late one on the 30th – Wednesday afternoon is looking glassy with 8ft of SSW swell. The energy readings are huge – 2446 in the morning, dropping to 1998 in the arvo – and it’s all pointing to some serious power. That’s the kind of swell that gets the heart rate up.

Now, for Tora Point, remember it’s exposed and the optimum direction is SSE, so we’re getting a bit of cross-off or side-angle juice on these swells, but it’s still working. It’s a point break, so the longer period swells (14-15 seconds) are going to wrap in nicely and give you some proper lines. The Saturday the 19th morning has a 14-second period too, and at 3ft it’s a small but clean option.

One thing to keep in mind – when the swell gets over 8ft, like on the 23rd, it’s going to be big and the onshore wind will just wreck it. That’s a day for the experienced crew only, and even then, it might be more of a mess than a surf. We’re looking at a combo of big swell and cross-onshore winds – that’s more of a kite-surfing day, if anything.

Water temp is around 55°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. Nothing crazy going on there.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are quiet. The real winners are the 21st, and possibly the 29th and 30th if the winds hold. The 21st is the pick – bigger swell, good direction, clean conditions. The long-period groundswell is going to make it bend around the point and give you some proper long rides. Just be aware the crowd might be around for that one – it’s rare to have it this good, so a few others will have the same idea.

Alright, I’ll catch you out there.

Rusty

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