Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
12.6° C
0.3° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 917 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 3PM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 12th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 12th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 11th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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


Righto, grab a coffee and settle in, because this Tora Point forecast is a proper mixed bag of a ride. We’re looking at the next 16 days, and it starts off pretty average, but there’s a couple of golden windows that are worth clearing your schedule for.

The first decent surf shows up on Sunday the 12th. That morning we’ve got a clean 3ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, almost glassy under a light offshore breeze. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and the wave energy is moderate (494). The afternoon gets even better – same 3ft, but the period drops a touch to 12 seconds and the wind goes cross-off, making it really tidy. This is a solid intro for the week.

Monday the 13th is a bit of a drop-off. The swell is tiny (2ft to 2ft) and the energy is weak (195 to 219). It’s clean, but you’ll be scratching for a ride. Then we hit a real lull from Tuesday the 14th through to Thursday the 16th. The swell is tiny, the wind is howling offshore at 19 mph, and the wave energy is bottomed out (57 to 79). It’s not worth a paddle. Thursday afternoon does go glassy, but the swell is still only 2ft – a total flat spell in between.

Now, here’s the standout. Friday the 17th. Magic. We’ve got a 4ft ESE swell with a very long 15-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and with a light offshore wind (NNW 6 mph in the morning, dropping to a slight air in the afternoon), the conditions are going to be clean as a whistle. The wave energy is solid (779 to 790). This is the best day of the whole outlook. Tora Point is a point break, so that long period should line up nicely here. Crowds are rare, so you’ll have plenty of room. This is the one.

Saturday the 18th is a mess. The swell jumps but the wind goes onshore and lumpy, and the energy is massive (2506) but it’s ugly. Not for paddling.

The second big event is Sunday the 19th. The afternoon is the real deal. We’re looking at an 8ft SSW swell with a 16-second period. That’s a big, powerful groundswell. The wind is light cross-off, and the energy is enormous (3654). This is for experienced surfers only – over 8ft is expert territory. The morning is a bit of a mess with onshore wind and a 10ft swell, but the afternoon cleans right up. That Sunday afternoon is a legit, heavy session.

Monday the 20th is still pumping with a 5ft S swell (13 seconds) and clean conditions, though the energy is still high (1232). Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd hold onto 5ft to 5ft SSW/S swells with clean winds and good energy (823 to 866). Solid, workable waves.

Past that, the swell drops off through the end of the week and into the final weekend. By Thursday the 23rd, we’re back to knee-high slop (2ft), and the energy is weak (74). Friday the 24th through Sunday the 26th brings a little lift back to 2ft to 3ft SSW swells, clean and glassy, but it’s small-scale fun. The water temp is about average for July, so nothing unusual there.

Best on offer: Friday the 17th is the absolute winner for clean, fun, long-period waves in a quiet lineup. Sunday the 19th afternoon is the heavy hitter for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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ESE
10
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10
1.3
SSW
17
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SSW
15
1
SSW
13
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SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
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S
10
0.7
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
748
502
917
558
356
283
150
67
178
85
59
30
55
46
42
28
58
179
457
636
610
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSE
10
NW
10
N
10
NNW
15
N
15
N
15
N
25
NW
30
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NW
30
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15
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10
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5
SSE
5
N
10
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5
NW
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High Tide
1:10AM1.39m
1:41PM1.52m
2:08AM1.42m
2:38PM1.59m
3:06AM1.45m
3:36PM1.65m
4:04AM1.48m
4:34PM1.69m
5:01AM1.50m
5:31PM1.71m
5:59AM1.50m
6:28PM1.70m
6:55AM1.50m
Low Tide
7:21AM0.13m
8:00PM0.13m
8:17AM0.09m
8:59PM0.08m
9:14AM0.05m
9:59PM0.04m
10:13AM0.01m
10:58PM0.01m
11:11AM-0.01m
11:56PM-0.01m
12:09PM-0.02m
00:53AM-0.01m
1:07PM-0.02m
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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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