Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 8,051 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 4.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 1st Sep)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 1st Sep)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 1st Sep)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board. Rusty here.

The next two weeks are a real mixed bag for Tora Point. We start with a big pulse of swell that's way too much for the break, then a long flat spell before things get interesting again in the middle of the month.

The big news is that the surf window kicks off right away, but Tuesday morning, 1st September is a write-off. We've got a solid 12ft SSW swell rolling in with a messy cross-onshore breeze. The wave energy is huge, but the conditions are just poor. By Tuesday afternoon, things clean up dramatically. The wind drops to a light cross-offshore, the swell pushes 13ft from the SSW, and the period stretches out to 13 seconds. This is a lot of water moving around. The wave energy reading is massive, but honestly, that size is only for the brave. It’s too big for most of us.

Wednesday, 2nd September still has plenty of size on offer with 10ft SSW swell, but the wind is a moderate cross-offshore and the period is very long at 17 seconds. At a point break like Tora Point, that long period is actually a good thing, shaping the swell up nicely, but the energy is still high and it's a serious session. The crowds are rare here, which is a bonus for such a powerful day.

Then the ocean shuts down. From Thursday, 3rd September all the way through to Monday, 7th September, it’s either flat or just too messy. A few tiny, weak 2ft to 2ft swells show up over the weekend, but the energy is laughable. You’ll be scratching for anything.

The first true standout window hits on Tuesday, 8th September. The morning is absolute gold. We get a clean 8ft SSW swell with a period of 11 seconds, but the wind is glassy. That is the definition of a perfect setup at a point break. The wave energy reading is solid, so there's plenty of power, but it’s manageable for experienced surfers. This is the session to circle on your calendar. The afternoon holds a smaller 6ft swell, but a light cross-onshore wind messes with it a little.

Wednesday, 9th September is still a solid option with a clean and gentle offshore wind. Expect consistent knee-to-waist high waves from the S around 4ft.

Another potential long-range standout is Tuesday, 15th September. The morning sees a solid 8ft S swell with a light cross-offshore wind. The energy readings are climbing back up into the four digits, so there’s real power. The afternoon is similar, with an 8ft SSW swell. This is promising for experienced surfers, but remember it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the charts.

For the experts, Tuesday the 8th is the call. For the rest of us, Wednesday the 9th offers the best opportunity for a clean, fun session without the heavy size.

Keep an eye on the ocean. It’s a classic spring pattern of feast or famine here.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Thu night, light winds from the NNW by Sat morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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5391
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5378
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511
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High Tide
7:45AM1.38m
8:10PM1.39m
8:34AM1.42m
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
Low Tide
1:38AM0.19m
2:00PM0.17m
2:25AM0.18m
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
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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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