Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
12.3° C
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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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SE swell with 3,609 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 22nd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, grab a coffee and settle in, because we’ve got a proper 16-day forecast for Tora Point, and it’s a story of patience and reward.

The first few days are a write-off, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. From Wednesday the 22nd right through to Sunday the 27th, it’s a real struggle. There’s a little bump on Wednesday morning with 4ft south swell and glassy offshore wind, but it’s weak and the overall energy is low (433). The water temp is 54°, right on the money for this time of year, so no surprises there. But after that, it’s mostly small, messy, or blown out. Thursday the 23rd drops to 2ft, Friday the 24th is a pathetic 0.7ft, and the weekend is a total loss with howling cross-onshore winds and lumpy sea state. You’re looking at nearly five days of nothing worth paddling out for.

Now, hold onto your board. The 28th of July is where it all changes. Tuesday morning serves up a solid 10ft SE groundswell, with a very long period of 14 seconds, and light cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is massive (3639), and this is proper, powerful groundswell. This is a point break, so that long period works in our favour—it’ll wrap in with clean, lined-up sets. The water’s still the same temp, but who cares when the surf is this good. The afternoon goes glassy, 10ft from the ESE, with zero wind. It’s a standout. This is for experienced surfers only; 10ft is not for the faint-hearted.

Wednesday the 29th holds strong with 8ft ESE groundswell, offshore wind in the morning, and clean conditions. Energy is still high (2203). Another excellent day for the crew who know what they’re doing. The afternoon gets a bit windier but still surfable.

After that, things fade. Thursday the 30th drops to 6ft E swell, but the wind goes cross-onshore, and it’s messy. Friday the 31st is a blowout with strong winds, and the first weekend of August is a full-on stormy mess. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd see massive 13ft to 18ft south swells, but with howling cross-onshore winds, it’s just a white-knuckle, blown-out nightmare. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Then, as if the ocean remembers, Tuesday the 4th of August delivers a clean-up set: 7ft E groundswell, 14 second period, light cross-offshore wind, and energy through the roof (4198). The morning is clean and punchy. Wednesday the 5th keeps the trend alive with 6ft E swell and offshore winds, excellent for experienced surfers. Thursday the 6th is a little smaller, 5ft, but still clean and fun.

So, the true standouts? Without a doubt, Tuesday the 28th of July morning and afternoon, and Tuesday the 4th of August morning. Those are the sessions you mark on the calendar. The 28th is the biggest, cleanest, and has that glassy afternoon window. The 4th is a little smaller but still exceptional. Don’t sleep on the 29th morning either. Crowds are rare here, so you’ll likely have plenty of room.

Keep in mind, that long-range stuff on the 4th and 5th is promising but less certain. The near-term, though, for the 28th and 29th, I’m confident.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
8
2.2
SSW
7
1.9
S
8
1.5
S
8
0.8
ESE
14
1.8
S
7
1.6
ESE
13
1.8
ESE
14
3
SSE
12
3
SE
14
3
ESE
14
2.5
ESE
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
411
241
131
78
48
19
14
14
67
80
453
454
268
269
349
836
1190
2471
3609
3167
2491
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
5
ESE
10
N
10
NNW
25
NNW
30
NW
20
NNW
20
N
10
NNE
30
SW
35
SSW
15
SW
20
S
25
S
25
SW
30
SW
30
SW
30
SW
10
WSW
5
ESE
10
NNW
Wind State
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cross-on
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off
off
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on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
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High Tide
11:29AM1.38m
11:51PM1.33m
12:19PM1.36m
00:41AM1.28m
1:07PM1.36m
1:28AM1.26m
1:53PM1.36m
2:15AM1.25m
2:39PM1.37m
3:00AM1.24m
3:24PM1.38m
3:44AM1.25m
4:09PM1.39m
Low Tide
5:44PM0.23m
6:04AM0.23m
6:35PM0.27m
6:50AM0.27m
7:24PM0.30m
7:35AM0.30m
8:11PM0.32m
8:19AM0.31m
8:57PM0.32m
9:04AM0.30m
9:43PM0.31m
9:49AM0.29m
10:29PM0.30m
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7:35
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7:33
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7:30
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5:13
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7
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Temp °C
11
11
8
12
14
12
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14
12
9
9
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9
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11
7
Feels °C
9
9
5
8
9
6
8
10
9
3
1
4
1
1
-1
-1
1
1
7
9
4
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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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