Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
12.3° C
0.1° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, ESE swell with 1,598 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 28th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 28th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 28th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here.

Alright, let's have a look at what's cookin' for Tora Point over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows that'll get the blood pumping.

The first few days are a write-off, to be honest. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are pretty grim with messy, cross-onshore winds and poor to marginal surf. The combined energy is weak at first (87) before jumping up, but the wind just ruins it. You wouldn't want to be out there. Monday the 27th is still on the messy side, so you're better off waiting.

Now, Tuesday the 28th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning shows a nice 7 ft swell from the ESE with a solid 13-second period, and the wind goes clean and cross-offshore. The combined energy is a solid 1513 - that's proper grunt. The afternoon gets even better with glassy conditions and a 14-second period groundswell. This is a standout for the more experienced crew. The water temp is about average for the time of year, sitting at 54°.

Wednesday the 29th keeps the good times rolling with a 6 ft clean offshore swell from the ESE. That's another excellent session for those who know what they're doing.

From Thursday the 30th through to the 31st, the swell drops back a bit, and while the winds are still clean, the waves get smaller and more marginal. It's still worth a paddle if you're desperate, but the magic of Tuesday and Wednesday is gone.

Then we get another little pulse on the 1st of August. The morning serves up a 6 ft S swell with a short period, but the wind is light and clean, making for some fun, clean waves. The energy is moderate (858). Saturday afternoon and Sunday the 2nd morning are still okay, but the wind shifts on Sunday arvo and it goes onshore and choppy again.

Hold onto your board, because Monday the 3rd of August is another absolute standout. The morning is glassy, with a 4 ft swell from the SSW but an incredible 18-second period. That's a very long-period groundswell, and the combined energy is a meaty 1158. This one is best for the point itself, as that long period will be a bit too straight for a beach break. It's a top-tier session for experienced surfers.

After that, the outlook gets a bit tricky. We see a big pulse of swell from the 4th to the 6th of August, with heights from 8 ft all the way up to 12 ft. The combined energy goes through the roof (3204 on the 5th arvo). The problem is, the wind is mostly cross-shore or onshore, making it a bit of a mess. On the 6th, the waves are predicted to be too big for this break, even with favorable wind. This is getting into big-wave territory, and with the wind, it might be more of a kitesurfing setup than a paddle session.

The last few days, from the 7th to the 9th, are a fade-out with onshore winds and dropping swell. It's not a great way to finish the forecast.

So, to wrap it up: your best bets are the morning of Tuesday the 28th of July and the morning of Monday the 3rd of August. Both have clean wind, solid energy, and good groundswell. The 3rd of August with that 18-second period is a real treat for the point. Get out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NW by Thu morning).

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
12
2.3
SSW
8
2
S
8
0.8
ESE
14
1
E
13
1.4
ESE
13
1.6
ESE
13
2.1
ESE
13
2.1
ESE
13
2.1
ESE
14
1.9
ESE
13
1.8
ESE
13
1.7
ESE
12
1.6
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
12
1.1
E
11
1
E
11
0.9
E
11
1.8
SSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
161
669
488
276
340
623
841
1475
1420
1519
1211
1025
861
781
514
411
307
256
191
286
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
40
SSW
25
SSW
10
S
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
5
SE
10
N
15
N
15
N
20
NNW
30
NW
30
NW
25
NNW
15
N
10
NNE
0
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Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
1:53PM1.36m
2:15AM1.25m
2:39PM1.37m
3:00AM1.24m
3:24PM1.38m
3:44AM1.25m
4:09PM1.39m
4:29AM1.25m
4:53PM1.40m
5:13AM1.26m
5:37PM1.41m
5:58AM1.26m
6:21PM1.40m
Low Tide
8:11PM0.32m
8:19AM0.31m
8:57PM0.32m
9:04AM0.30m
9:43PM0.31m
9:49AM0.29m
10:29PM0.30m
10:34AM0.27m
11:14PM0.28m
11:19AM0.25m
11:59PM0.26m
12:04PM0.24m
00:43AM0.25m
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7:33
7:31
7:31
7:30
7:28
7:28
7:26
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5:15
5:15
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5:19
5:20
5:21
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Temp °C
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8
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9
9
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11
Feels °C
7
0
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4
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7
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10
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10
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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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