Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 4,528 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 9PM. 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 22nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 25th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 25th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Right, folks, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Tora Point, and there’s some real promise in the mix, but you’ll need a bit of patience. The week ahead is a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a couple of windows that are going to be well worth the wait.

The water temperature is sitting at 54.1°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so nothing to worry about on that front.

The best of the early action is shaping up for Wednesday the 22nd. The morning is the call. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell rolling in from the south, with a solid 12-second period giving it some real push. The wind is a light offshore from the NNW at just 3 mph, and the wave energy is moderate at 433. It’s a beginner-friendly size, and with the offshore flow, it’s going to be glassy. The break is fairly consistent, but crowds are rare, so you might have it to yourself. That afternoon, the wind swings to a light cross-on, and the swell drops a bit, so the morning is the clear winner.

Thursday the 23rd is a drop-off. The swell is tiny, and while the wind is offshore, it’s got some juice at 9 mph, but the wave energy is weak at 114. It’s surfable, but it’s not going to get the heart pumping.

Friday the 24th is a write-off. The swell is barely a ripple, and the wind is howling offshore. You’re better off doing something else.

Saturday the 25th is a mess. The wind is screaming from the southwest at 25 mph, and while the afternoon sees a jump in size to 11ft, it’s a short-period, wind-whipped sea. The wave energy is strong at 2167, but the conditions are just too rough. That’s a kite surfer’s day, not a paddle surfer’s.

Sunday the 26th is still pretty average. The swell is big, hitting 10ft in the morning, but it’s crossed-up and lumpy. The wind is a cross-on at 9 mph, and the wave energy is very strong at 2948. It’s not the clean, lined-up stuff you’d want for a point break. The afternoon gets worse.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 27th morning is the first real standout. The swell drops to a punchy 5ft from the ESE, but the period is a very long 14 seconds. This is a proper groundswell. The wind is a light cross-offshore at 6 mph, and the wave energy is strong at 1230. The conditions are clean, and the long period means the waves will have real shape and power on a point. This is excellent for experienced surfers, as the sets will be a bit more powerful. The swell direction is a touch off the optimum, but the quality of the swell will make up for it.

Tuesday the 28th morning is another cracker. The swell holds at 5ft from the ESE, with that same 14-second period. The wind is a glassy offshore from the NNW at just 3 mph. The wave energy is strong at 1180. This is another clean, powerful day for the experienced crew.

Wednesday the 29th morning is potentially the best of the run. The swell is a consistent 6ft from the ESE, with a 13-second period. The wind is a gentle offshore from the north at 9 mph, and the wave energy is strong at 1278. The sets will be solid, and the offshore wind will keep the face clean. This is a great session for anyone who can handle a bit of size.

After that, the wind turns ugly again for a few days from the 30th of July through to the 1st of August, with a huge, messy swell that blows out to 20ft. That’s pure power, but it’s going to be a washing machine.

The 2nd of August looks like the swell is predicted to be too big for the break, even with good wind. The 3rd of August is a drop in size and period.

The final week of the forecast looks very promising. Tuesday the 4th of August is a beauty. The morning has a 5ft swell from the SE with a 10-second period. The wind is a light offshore from the NNW at 6 mph, and the wave energy is moderate at 691. The afternoon is even better with a glassy 4ft SE swell. That’s going to be a super clean, fun session.

Wednesday the 5th of August sees a smaller 3ft SE swell in the morning, but the glassy conditions in the afternoon are a real treat. The swell is 2.5ft from the SSW, but with a very long 16-second period, the wave energy is still moderate at 532. Long period, glassy conditions – it’s going to be beautiful, but the size is a bit small.

The real

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
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
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12
0.8
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6
1.1
SW
4
3.5
SW
9
3.5
SSW
11
3
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10
2.2
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9
2.5
SSW
9
1.5
ESE
14
1.7
ESE
14
1.7
ESE
14
1.6
ESE
14
1.6
ESE
14
1.9
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14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
411
241
131
78
48
19
14
14
51
33
1922
3252
1569
783
1004
792
1095
1080
975
961
1272
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
5
E
10
N
15
N
25
NNW
30
NW
25
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
40
SW
40
SW
15
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15
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25
SSW
20
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10
W
20
SW
10
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5
NNW
5
ESE
10
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Wind State
off
cross-on
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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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5:13
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Temp °C
11
11
8
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9
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12
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Feels °C
9
9
5
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9
6
9
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7
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3
2
10
10
6
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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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