Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
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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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, S swell with 8,803 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s 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 (Aug 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 4.0m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 19th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 19th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 19th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a wild ride ahead over the next couple of weeks, but this stretch is going to test ya patience unless you’re a seasoned charger or a kite crew.

The opening days are pretty much a write-off. Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th are proper messy with strong onshores and big, chunky swell that’s too raw for any fun. The water temp is around 54° which is about average for this time of year, so not a shock, but the conditions are a letdown.

As we push into Wednesday afternoon the swell starts to wind back, but it’s still unpredictable and the wind doesn’t help. Thursday the 20th holds a fading mix of swell but the energy is all over the place and the light cross wind won’t clean it up enough to get excited about.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting for the crew who know their gear. By Friday morning the 21st, the wind swings around and we get a clean, cross-off morning at Tora Point. The swell is a solid 5ft from the south with a long period of 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, meaning good energy and shape, but it might wall up straight on a beach break. Still, for a point break like this, that long period is your friend. The combined energy is 1159 (moderate) – it’s not huge, but it’s got purpose. The afternoon offshore stays clean and the wind is light – this is the standout of the first week.

After that, we hit a long dry spell from Saturday the 22nd right through to Tuesday the 26th. A whole bunch of days with very little going on. The swell drops to almost nothing, and even though the wind is clean, you’re looking at weak, small waves with combined energy below 200 most of the time. Not worth paddling out. The waiting game is real.

Then on Thursday morning the 27th, we start to see signs of life. The swell picks up to 5ft from the south with a short period of 6 seconds – that’s windswell, not pretty. But by afternoon things get better: 7ft from the SSE with a period of 8 seconds and clean offshore winds from the NNW. Combined energy jumps to 603 (moderate). The wind is offshore and clean – this is your best bet for a proper session if you’re an experienced surfer. Watch out, big waves over 8ft can be expert-only.

Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th are shaky with onshore winds and dropping quality, but if you can wait it out, Tuesday morning the 1st of September brings back that clean offshore vibe with 4ft from the south and a 14-second period. Good shape and clean, but the energy is moderate (762).

The real standout of the whole forecast is Wednesday morning the 2nd of September. Tora Point gets a solid 10ft swell from the south, period of 11 seconds, clean offshore wind from the NNW. Combined energy is a massive 3920 (strong). This is big, powerful groundswell with offshore winds – only for the experienced crew. It’s the kind of session you’ll remember, but only if you can handle heavy waves. The afternoon settles to 8ft from the SSE with light cross-shore wind – still worth a look for the brave.

Keep in mind, Tora Point is a point break, so it’s built for these larger, longer-period swells. Crowds are rare here, which is a sweet bonus when the waves are pumping.

So overall: Friday the 21st offers the cleanest start for the average surfer, but the big call is Wednesday morning the 2nd of September if you’re up for the challenge.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, strong winds from the NW by Sat morning).

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
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3.5
SSW
9
4.5
SSW
10
5
S
11
4.5
S
14
3
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
1.1
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12
1.6
S
8
1.6
S
13
1.6
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15
1.4
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13
1.2
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12
0.9
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11
0.8
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11
0.6
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10
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10
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9
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1640
4196
6102
8803
3482
2786
344
363
813
1108
690
404
195
149
74
33
33
176
706
508
409
Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
40
SSW
45
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
S
5
NNE
10
N
15
N
25
NNW
45
NW
40
NW
45
NW
35
WNW
35
WNW
25
NW
30
WNW
35
WNW
40
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
9:13AM1.43m
9:38PM1.40m
10:04AM1.41m
10:29PM1.34m
10:55AM1.38m
11:18PM1.29m
11:43AM1.37m
00:07AM1.26m
12:31PM1.36m
00:54AM1.24m
1:17PM1.35m
1:39AM1.24m
2:03PM1.36m
2:25AM1.23m
Low Tide
3:30PM0.15m
3:53AM0.18m
4:22PM0.21m
4:41AM0.23m
5:13PM0.25m
5:28AM0.27m
6:01PM0.29m
6:14AM0.30m
6:49PM0.31m
6:59AM0.32m
7:35PM0.32m
7:44AM0.32m
8:21PM0.32m
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7:00
6:58
6:56
6:56
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5:37
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Temp °C
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8
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13
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Feels °C
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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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