Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,372 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with SW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the table for Tora Point.
We've got a bit of a slow start, but the second half of the window has some real promise. For the first few days, it's a write-off with strong winds and tiny swell, so don't bother paddling out just yet. Things start to wake up on Monday the 24th, when a proper SSW groundswell shows up. The combined swell energy is a massive 2973, which is strong. Monday morning the swell hits 10ft, but with a cross-off wind, it's only for the brave. The real standout is Monday afternoon: an 8ft SSW swell at 14 seconds, clean with a moderate offshore wind, and energy at 3044. This is a solid session for experienced surfers only - it's too big for beginners. The water temp is 53°F, which is about average for this time of year.
Wednesday the 26th is another highlight. The swell drops to a more manageable 3-4ft, but it's glassy as a lake, with a very long 15-16 second period. The energy is still moderate at 529-588, making for some beautiful, clean lines. For Thursday the 27th, expect a punchy 6ft SSW swell on the morning, building from a very long 15-second groundswell, and the energy jumps back up to 1628. It's clean and good for experienced surfers again.
After Thursday, the surf tapers off through the weekend and into the start of September, with smaller swells and increasing wind. There's a couple of promising days in early September. On Tuesday the 1st, it's a mess, but Wednesday the 2nd has a big 7ft SSW swell at 19 seconds, with an energy of 3008. However, it's onshore and a little choppy, so not the cleanest. Thursday the 3rd is the best call for the second week: a 7ft SSW swell at 12 seconds, light offshore wind, and 1148 energy. It's clean, powerful, and another one for the experienced crew. Crowds are rare here year-round, so you'll have plenty of room.
Later in the first week of September, the swell drops off, so keep an eye on the long-range for the 3rd - it's a promising one, but not as locked in as the near-term.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat morning, light winds from the NW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue morning, calm by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 13 | WSW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 244 | 191 | 100 | 50 | 33 | 224 | 2941 | 3009 | 947 | 446 | 417 | 417 | 487 | 561 | 1693 | 1609 | 816 | 1531 | 717 | 584 | 198 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 12:31PM1.36m | 00:54AM1.24m | 1:17PM1.35m | 1:39AM1.24m | 2:03PM1.36m | 2:25AM1.23m | 2:49PM1.36m | 3:09AM1.24m | 3:34PM1.38m | 3:54AM1.25m | 4:19PM1.39m | 4:39AM1.27m | 5:03PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:49PM0.31m | 6:59AM0.32m | 7:35PM0.32m | 7:44AM0.32m | 8:21PM0.32m | 8:29AM0.30m | 9:07PM0.31m | 9:14AM0.28m | 9:52PM0.29m | 10:00AM0.26m | 10:37PM0.26m | 10:46AM0.23m | 11:22PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 244 | 191 | 100 | 50 | 33 | 32 | 2941 | 3009 | 947 | 446 | 417 | 417 | 487 | 561 | 1693 | 1609 | 816 | 1531 | 717 | 584 | 198 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 | NE 5 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ENE 4 | SSW 16 | E 16 | SE 15 | ESE 15 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 11 | 16 | 31 | 33 | 4 | 8 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 142 | 155 | 46 | 28 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 475 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 164 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | SE 10 | W 8 | W 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | — | — | SSW 18 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NE 10 | — | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | ESE 14 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 11 | — | — | 31 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 4 | — | 16 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 8 | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 6 | SE 4 | E 4 | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NNE 3 |
| kJ | 8 | 31 | 11 | 19 | 36 | 224 | — | — | 24 | 10 | 18 | 11 | 50 | 10 | 10 | — | 29 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 61 | 72 | 143 | 193 | 150 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 118 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
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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).
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