Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down the next 16 days at Tora Point (Tora-Point). This point break is a beginner-friendly spot, and it's exposed to swell from the SSE direction. The water temp is sitting at about 53°, which is around normal for this time of year, so nothing to worry about there.

The outlook kicks off on Wednesday the 12th of August, but it's a flat start with poor conditions. A weak 4 ft SE swell is coming in with a short 7-second period and a NE cross-offshore wind making things messy. The combined energy is weak (148). We see nothing worth paddling out for until Friday the 14th of August. Thursday the 13th brings small, ordinary waves with a north breeze, not worth the effort.

Now, Friday morning the 14th is where we get our first real chance. A light offshore north wind will groom a 3 ft ENE swell with a 7-second period, and the energy bumps up to moderate (203). It's not huge, but it's clean and surfable for a beginner. Friday afternoon turns to light rain and a cross-shore, so not ideal.

Saturday the 15th of August is a standout. The morning brings glassy conditions with a light WSW breeze, and the swell pulses to 5 ft from the east with an 8-second period. The combined energy is moderate (315), and it's going to be clean. This is a good window for a long session. Saturday afternoon, the wind swings to a cross-on and the swell picks up to 5 ft, but it gets choppier.

Sunday the 16th is a write-off. A strong 10 ft S swell hits, but it's accompanied by a fresh 35 km/h cross-on wind, making for lumpy, dangerous conditions. The energy is strong (1337-1488), but it's too big and messy. This is more for the kitesurfers than paddle surfers.

After a rough Sunday, Monday the 17th of August sees a massive shift. The swell drops to 3 ft from the SSW, but it's a very long period groundswell of 15 seconds. The energy is moderate (899). The wind is cross-shore, so it's a bit choppy, but the long period means the waves will have shape. This is a tricky one for a beach break, but at a point, it could be working. The afternoon gets bigger to 7 ft, so it's worth watching.

Tuesday the 18th is a big one, but not for the faint-hearted. A 10 ft S swell with a 10-second period and strong energy (2157) is on the cards, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore, making it a messy, powerful affair. By Wednesday the 19th of August, the swell is predicted to be too big for the break, with a 16 ft SSW swell and a 15-second period, and the energy is off the charts (19282). This is for experts only, and even then, it's pushing it.

Thursday the 20th of August is another standout. The morning sees glassy conditions with a light NW wind, and a 8 ft S swell with a 12-second period. The energy is strong (1708), and this is the best window for experienced surfers. The waves will be solid, clean, and lined up. Afternoon gets a bit cross-on, but the morning is the pick.

Friday the 21st of August brings a clean offshore NW wind at 25 km/h with a 5 ft SSE swell, moderate energy (449). It's a good, clean session for all levels. Saturday the 22nd is a bit messy with a cross-on wind, and Sunday the 23rd of August sees a return of very good conditions. The afternoon has a 4 ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, gentle cross-off wind, and clean surf. The energy is moderate (546). This is a solid option.

The last week starts to fade. Monday the 24th of August has small, clean waves with a 3 ft SSW swell, Tuesday the 25th is a write-off with strong winds, and the rest of the week into the 27th sees tiny, poor surf. The energy drops to weak (96-97), and it's a quiet end to the forecast.

The best on offer is the glassy morning of Thursday the 20th of August for experienced surfers, and the clean Saturday morning of the 15th of August for all levels. Keep an eye on Sunday the 23rd of August afternoon too.

Rusty.

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