Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, S swell with 6,511 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period with S 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, talking about the Tora Point (Tora-Point) zone for the next couple of weeks.
First thing, the next few days are a total washout. A big swell is building, but the wind is screaming from the southwest, turning everything into a rough, lumpy mess. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are basically unsurfable with strong cross-onshore winds and a huge, messy swell. The water’s at 53°, which is about normal for this time of year.
The first real opportunity hits on Friday the 7th. The wind swings to the north, going offshore, and the swell drops to a clean 4.6ft to 4.9ft. The energy is still chunky (1381) and the period is a very long 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. For a point break, that long period will wrap in beautifully. It’s a standout for clean, lined-up waves, but this is one for the experienced surfers. The power is serious. The morning session looks best with the lighter breeze.
Saturday the 8th drops off, with less energy and a cross-offshore wind that cleans things up, but the swell loses its drive. The following week is a bit of a nothing parade, with small, weak swells and shifting winds. The 12th sees a glassy moment, but the swell is tiny (3.6ft) and short period (6 seconds), so it’s just a dribbler.
The real highlight, and the one to save the date for, is Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th. A late pulse of SSW swell arrives. Tuesday afternoon brings a 9.8ft swell with glassy conditions and a high energy rating (2134). That’s a big, powerful, clean swell. Wednesday morning is even bigger at 11.5ft, still glassy, and the energy is massive (2527). This is expert-only territory at this point break. The size and glassy conditions will create some epic, heavy barrels, but it’s way too big for most. The afternoon of the 19th is a bit smaller at 9.8ft but with a cross-onshore wind, so it might get a little bumpy. For anyone who can handle it, the 18th afternoon is the best the whole forecast has to offer.
So, a slow start, but the end of the second week delivers a serious hit of clean, powerful swell. Mark that 18th on your calendar.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6084 | 6170 | 6511 | 4306 | 3027 | 1751 | 746 | 498 | 673 | 952 | 869 | 681 | 508 | 335 | 296 | 294 | 240 | 204 | 270 | 281 | 276 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:20PM1.36m | 9:46AM1.35m | 10:10PM1.36m | 10:37AM1.40m | 11:02PM1.37m | 11:31AM1.45m | 11:57PM1.38m | 12:27PM1.50m | 00:54AM1.40m | 1:24PM1.56m | 1:51AM1.42m | 2:21PM1.60m | 2:49AM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:11PM0.22m | 3:38AM0.21m | 4:01PM0.21m | 4:25AM0.20m | 4:54PM0.20m | 5:15AM0.18m | 5:49PM0.18m | 6:08AM0.15m | 6:46PM0.15m | 7:03AM0.12m | 7:44PM0.12m | 7:59AM0.09m | 8:43PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Feels °C | -4 | -4 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 19 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3027 | 1751 | 746 | 498 | 673 | 952 | 869 | 681 | 508 | 335 | 296 | 294 | 240 | 204 | 270 | 281 | 276 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 18 | SE 16 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 14 | S 12 | E 12 | SSW 15 | SE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 12 | 93 | 308 | 384 | 196 | 272 | 220 | 142 | 71 | 43 | 19 | 141 | 148 | 47 | 11 | 22 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | SE 15 | SSW 11 | S 13 | SSW 10 | SE 11 | W 8 | NE 14 | SSE 14 | SW 19 | S 17 | SSE 13 | E 12 | SSW 16 | E 12 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 78 | 48 | 90 | 157 | 241 | 1 | 8 | 68 | 14 | 50 | 90 | 12 | 25 | 11 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 3 | WNW 6 | WNW 3 | — | WNW 4 | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | 6084 | 6170 | 6511 | 4306 | — | 1396 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 4 | 77 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 267 | 298 | 258 | 127 | 89 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 64 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
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