Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,402 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period with SSW 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 (Sep 02) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and miles per hour.
Water temp is about 54°, which is normal for the season.
The first real action is Wednesday, September 2nd, at Tora Point. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the SSW, with a 14-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, and the combined energy is a massive 4041. The wind is a cross-off from the NW at 12 mph, keeping it clean. This is for experts only – over 8ft, it’s big and powerful. The tide might be a factor, but the quality is there for the brave.
Wednesday afternoon, the swell bumps to 10ft, still from the SSW, with a 15-second period. Energy is still huge at 3543. Wind stays cross-off. Again, big, clean, and for the experienced crew.
Thursday, September 3rd, drops off. Morning sees 5ft from the S with a 12-second period, energy down to 574. Offshore NW wind at 22 mph keeps it clean, but the forecast is marginal. Afternoon is smaller and the wind goes cross-off, but quality drops.
Friday through Sunday, September 4th to 6th, is flat. Swell under 3ft, short periods, weak energy. A few offshore wind moments, but nothing worth paddling for.
Monday, September 7th, gets messy. A 12ft SSW swell rolls in, but it’s a short-period 8 seconds, and the wind is a strong cross-onshore from the SSW at 25 mph. The ocean will be lumpy and blown out. Better for kites.
Tuesday, September 8th, morning is a good window. 6ft from the S, 9-second period, energy 547. Light wind from the NNE at 6 mph, cross-off. The report says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is a solid option for intermediate surfers – clean, manageable size. Afternoon goes cross-onshore and choppy.
Wednesday, September 9th, morning is fun. 3ft from the SSE, 8-second period, energy 306. Gentle offshore from the N at 9 mph. Clean and small. Afternoon gets strong offshore wind, hard to paddle.
Thursday, September 10th, is small and messy. Skip it.
Friday, September 11th, morning sees 8ft from the S, 8-second period, energy 1069. Cross-off wind from the WNW at 19 mph, clean but short period. Afternoon gets lumpy.
Now, the real standout: Saturday, September 12th, morning. 6ft from the S, 12-second period, energy 1030. Light offshore wind from the NW at 6 mph. The report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is the best session of the whole outlook. The afternoon is also very good – 5ft from the SSW, 13-second period, and gentle offshore wind.
Sunday, September 13th, morning is clean but strong wind makes it hard work. Afternoon has 6ft from the SSW with strong cross-off wind and marginal conditions.
Monday, September 14th, morning is another big one – 10ft from the SSW, 9-second period, energy 1320. Light offshore wind from the NNE. Expert-only, but clean. Afternoon goes cross-onshore and smaller.
The second week fades. Tuesday, September 15th, has a small 3ft S swell with a decent 11-second period, light offshore wind – clean for a log. Wednesday, September 16th, is tiny. Thursday, September 17th, is messy with strong cross-onshore wind.
So, the one to circle is Saturday, September 12th. Morning and afternoon, both with clean groundswell and light offshore winds. The other big moments are Wednesday, September 2nd, and Monday, September 14th’s morning, but those are strictly for the experts. Everything else is either small, windy, or messy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
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2352 | 3522 | 1538 | 574 | 336 | 149 | 71 | 28 | 140 | 36 | 64 | 97 | 117 | 249 | 69 | 1510 | 3022 | 1115 | 539 | 356 | 351 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 9:00PM1.39m | 9:26AM1.45m | 9:53PM1.39m | 10:19AM1.49m | 10:47PM1.39m | 11:15AM1.52m | 11:43PM1.39m | 12:12PM1.54m | 00:40AM1.40m | 1:09PM1.56m | 1:37AM1.41m | 2:06PM1.58m | 2:33AM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:52PM0.17m | 3:14AM0.17m | 3:46PM0.16m | 4:05AM0.16m | 4:41PM0.15m | 4:58AM0.15m | 5:37PM0.14m | 5:52AM0.14m | 6:34PM0.13m | 6:49AM0.11m | 7:31PM0.11m | 7:45AM0.09m | 8:27PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 13 |
2352 | 3522 | 1538 | 574 | 336 | 149 | 71 | 28 | 140 | 36 | 64 | 97 | 67 | 249 | 47 | 56 | 41 | 1115 | 539 | 356 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SE 12 | NE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | W 8 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NE 10 |
1689 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 61 | 117 | 1 | 69 | — | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 12 | — | NE 10 | SW 4 | SW 18 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 10 | NE 8 | SE 9 | W 7 | NE 10 | SW 11 | — | — | SSW 15 | NE 9 | NE 10 | E 16 |
— | — | 5 | — | 4 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 29 | — | — | 21 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 3 | W 3 | NW 3 | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | — | NE 3 | SW 4 | S 8 |
29 | 44 | 5 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 1510 | 3022 | — | 2 | 13 | 351 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 64 | 118 | 61 | 61 | 115 | 118 | 172 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 0 | 174 | 177 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 0 |
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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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