
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 12,512 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period with ESE 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 (Jul 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s on the cards for Tora Point over the next couple of weeks.
The overall pattern is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid window of clean, offshore swell to kick things off, but then a big, ugly, wind-affected blast comes through before we settle back into more manageable conditions. It’s not a straight run of perfection, but there are some real gems in there.
We start off on Wednesday, July 29th, with a cracking little run. The swell is a clean 6ft from the ESE, with a proper 13-second period pushing that energy. The wind is light and offshore from the N, grooming the face. The combined energy is sitting at a solid 947 (moderate), and it’s looking like expect very good surf. This is the standout for the first week. It’s a point break, so that long period groundswell will wrap in nicely. This is a beginner-friendly spot, but at that size, it’s a fun wave for anyone. Thursday morning, July 30th, is still worth a paddle. The swell drops to 4ft ESE with a 12-second period, and the wind is fresh offshore, keeping it clean. The energy is down to 558 (moderate), but the quality is there. It’s a bit smaller, but still a nice one.
Then things get a bit nervy. Around Friday, July 31st, the swell drops right off to tiny, gutless 3ft junk, and the wind is strong. Not worth the wetsuit. Then we get hammered. Saturday, August 1st, and Sunday, August 2nd, see a massive 13ft to 8ft S/SW swell, but it’s absolutely blown out by strong, cross-onshore winds. Combined energy spikes to a massive 3454 and 4220 (strong to very strong), but it’s just a mess. Unless you’re a kamikaze kite surfer, this is a stay-on-the-beach situation. The break is too big for beginners and the wind is pure trash.
We get a reprieve on Monday, August 3rd. The wind swings back to a light offshore from the NNW, and the swell drops to a clean 5ft from the SSE. Energy is 604 (moderate). It’s a fresh start, and the reports say “expect very good surf conditions.” Solid.
Now, the second week gets interesting, but it’s a bit of a rollercoaster. Tuesday, August 4th, we get another massive spike – 15ft to 16ft S swell with a 14-15 second period. Energy is through the roof at 7563 and 9835 (very strong). But again, the wind is cross-on and messy. It’s an expert-only mountain of water if you’re crazy enough to try, but for most, it’s a no-go. Then Wednesday and Thursday, August 5th and 6th, the swell is still huge (10ft to 12ft) but the wind is lighter. The forecast actually says “the swell is predicted to be too big for this break.” For a point break, that’s a serious caveat.
The real promise returns on Friday, August 7th. The swell drops to a very manageable 6ft from the SE, with a 12-second period. The wind is light offshore from the NNW. Combined energy is 1110 (moderate-strong). This is described as “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s your second standout. It’s a bit bigger than the first one, but with that clean offshore wind and decent period, it’s going to be quality. The weekend of August 8th and 9th gets smaller again, but stays clean with light winds. Lots of fun, smaller waves.
Finally, the last few days of the outlook (August 10th to 13th) settle into a consistent pattern of 3ft to 4ft S/SSE swell with a short period around 9-10 seconds. The wind is mostly light or glassy, keeping it clean. The energy is low (225-385), but the consistency is there. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s a solid run of good, clean fun waves for a longboard or a groveler. The standout is the first day, Wednesday, July 29th, and the second standout is Friday, August 7th.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue night, strong winds from the NW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri night, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1110 | 917 | 727 | 599 | 418 | 331 | 251 | 154 | 116 | 139 | 3176 | 3988 | 2664 | 1412 | 1144 | 828 | 544 | 340 | 1615 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross |
High Tide | 4:29AM1.25m | 4:53PM1.40m | 5:13AM1.26m | 5:37PM1.41m | 5:58AM1.26m | 6:21PM1.40m | 6:42AM1.26m | 7:05PM1.39m | 7:26AM1.27m | 7:49PM1.38m | 8:12AM1.29m | 8:34PM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:29PM0.30m | 10:34AM0.27m | 11:14PM0.28m | 11:19AM0.25m | 11:59PM0.26m | 12:04PM0.24m | 00:43AM0.25m | 12:50PM0.23m | 1:26AM0.24m | 1:35PM0.23m | 2:09AM0.23m | 2:22PM0.23m | 2:53AM0.22m | ||||||
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 9 |
Feels °C | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | -2 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | NE 8 | E 11 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 14 |
1110 | 917 | 727 | 599 | 418 | 331 | 251 | 82 | 116 | 139 | 245 | 212 | 228 | 1412 | 1144 | 828 | 544 | 340 | 837 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 11 | NE 7 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | NE 15 | SW 9 | SSW 19 | SE 11 |
40 | 20 | 82 | 333 | 140 | 104 | 68 | 154 | 43 | 58 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 246 | 88 | 8 | 22 | 148 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | SSW 19 | NE 5 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | NE 8 | E 13 | E 12 | NE 16 | SE 13 | NE 16 | ENE 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 12 | NE 13 |
— | 10 | 35 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 29 | 35 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 113 | 10 | 21 | 38 | 28 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 3 | N 3 | NNE 5 | NW 3 | NW 4 | WSW 5 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | S 11 | — | W 4 | WNW 5 | W 2 | SSW 9 | S 11 |
— | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 27 | 9 | 15 | 71 | 3176 | 3988 | 2664 | — | 10 | 25 | 2 | 130 | 1615 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 124 | 159 | 150 | 124 | 127 | 174 | 124 | 89 | 191 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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