Tora Point surf break

Tora Point surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 27 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Tora Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
15.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Mar 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 27th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 31st Mar)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 31st Mar)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri morning, light winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
!
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
0
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
ENE
3
ENE
2.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2
S
2.2
S
2.1
S
1.9
S
1.6
S
Period(s) (?)1010991112121212111117151414131214131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)198218089232612865116095224623203035692943731416822241214173314391106735
Wind
(km/h)
30
NNE
20
NNE
10
N
20
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
WNW
10
SSW
20
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
N
5
N
5
NNE
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:03PM
1.41
1:31AM
1.56
2:00PM
1.40
2:27AM
1.53
2:55PM
1.39
3:22AM
1.51
3:49PM
1.38
4:15AM
1.48
4:41PM
1.38
5:06AM
1.45
5:31PM
1.38
5:55AM
1.42
6:19PM
1.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:12PM
0.12
7:54AM
0.11
8:08PM
0.12
8:49AM
0.13
9:04PM
0.13
9:43AM
0.14
9:59PM
0.14
10:34AM
0.15
10:52PM
0.15
11:24AM
0.16
11:44PM
0.16
12:12PM
0.17
12:35AM
0.17
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Sunrise7:26--7:28--7:28--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:33--
Sunset-7:19--7:16--7:15--7:14--7:12--7:09--7:08-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------2---32-------
Temp. °C212219212218222219222217131212131412202116
Feels °C (?)17201818201721191721201710910111210182015
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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.

Tora Point is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Upper Hutt. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Upper Hutt. Upper Hutt has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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