Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 4,554 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
The first real window is a bit rough. The chop is there and the quality is questionable.
The coming week is the one to keep an eye on. The swell direction and power are pointing at this spot, and it's set to be the cleanest and most consistent period. There's a real stand-out in the mix if the wind and swell line up correctly. I’d say the best on offer will be the big, clean, long-period groundswell that pours in from the south-southwest at the start of September, with light winds and clear skies creating excellent conditions. That’s the one to prioritize. Keep a close eye on that forecast and make your plans now. - - - - -
The early days are a bit all over the place though. The incoming swell has some size to it, but the wind is just a little off, keeping the surface a bit textured.
The first real call is the Sunday morning. It’s solid, but the wind is a little off, so it’s a bit of a trade-off.
The crowd profile is either rare or sometimes, so it's a bit of a gamble.
The first standout is the Monday afternoon. The wind is a little off and the swell is a bit better.
The second standout is the Tuesday morning, followed by the Tuesday afternoon and the Wednesday morning.
The first real day of proper surf is the 31st of August. The energy is moderate, and the conditions are clean. The wind is a little off, but the wave is there.
The real standout is the 1st of September. The energy is moderate, but the wind is a little off, making it a solid choice.
The second standout is the 1st of September. The energy is moderate, but the wind is a little off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1125 | 2500 | 2605 | 1270 | 613 | 416 | 157 | 157 | 149 | 75 | 35 | 204 | 715 | 2391 | 1659 | 2418 | 2160 | 1641 | 1415 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 3:54AM1.25m | 4:19PM1.39m | 4:39AM1.27m | 5:03PM1.40m | 5:24AM1.29m | 5:48PM1.40m | 6:10AM1.32m | 6:34PM1.40m | 6:57AM1.35m | 7:21PM1.40m | 7:45AM1.38m | 8:10PM1.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:52PM0.29m | 10:00AM0.26m | 10:37PM0.26m | 10:46AM0.23m | 11:22PM0.24m | 11:33AM0.21m | 00:07AM0.22m | 12:21PM0.19m | 00:52AM0.20m | 1:10PM0.18m | 1:38AM0.19m | 2:00PM0.17m | 2:25AM0.18m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ENE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 1125 | 2500 | 2605 | 1270 | 613 | 416 | 157 | 157 | 149 | 75 | 35 | 204 | 715 | 2391 | 1659 | 8 | 2160 | 1641 | 1415 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | S 7 | ESE 11 | E 16 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SE 11 | NE 10 | ENE 11 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 16 | 107 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 88 | 64 | 53 | 33 | 33 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | ESE 13 | — | — | SE 16 | SE 15 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | ENE 11 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 1 | 16 | — | — | 10 | 8 | 37 | 48 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 12 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | — | ENE 3 | NE 5 | NE 6 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 2 | W 4 | SSW 7 | — | WNW 3 | SSW 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 19 | — | 10 | 62 | 58 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 365 | — | 8 | 2418 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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