Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve got the lowdown on the next 16 days for Tora Point. This is a point break that’s exposed to the south-southeast, so it needs a decent S to SSE swell to get going. The first few days are a write-off – from Saturday the 22nd right through Sunday the 23rd, the swell is tiny and the wind is howling, so there’s nothing to get excited about. We’re looking at a gap of about two days of poor surf before anything worthwhile shows up.

The first real chance comes Monday the 24th. Swell jumps to 8 ft from the SSW with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is moderate to strong (2040). Wind is a cross-off from the NW, so it’ll be clean. But it’s marginal, with questionable tide conditions, and that size is getting into the too-big-for-beginners territory. The afternoon holds similar energy (2356) but the wind is a bit stronger. It’s a pick, but not a standout.

Now, Tuesday the 27th delivers a gem. Thursday morning has light rain, but the wind is a whisper from the WSW at 5 km/h, giving a light cross-shore with only small ripples. Swell is 6 ft from the SSW at 14 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell, which is perfect for a point break like Tora Point. The combined energy is strong (1424). This is clean, lined-up, and it’s the best on offer in the first week. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no drama there.

Friday the 28th morning is also a good one. The wind shifts to a moderate offshore from the NNW at 20 km/h, making it clean. Swell is 5 ft from the S at 12 seconds (energy 806), which is solid and manageable. The morning session is the pick.

Looking further out, Monday the 31st of August brings a bigger pulse. Swell hits 10 ft from the SSW with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is very strong (1614). Wind is a light offshore from the NE, so it’s clean. But at 10 ft, this is for experienced surfers only – too big for beginners. The morning is excellent for the crew who can handle it.

Then Wednesday the 2nd of September sees a massive swell. Morning is 13 ft from the S at 10 seconds (energy 2766) and afternoon is 16 ft from the SSW at 12 seconds (energy 6330). Both have offshore winds – fresh from the NW and moderate from the NNW. But this is way too big for Tora Point; it’s only for experts, and even then, it’s pushing the limits. The afternoon is a real standout in terms of raw power, but it’s a serious session.

From Thursday the 3rd of September, it’s back to poor conditions with strong onshore winds and messy surf, so that’s the end of the run.

Overall, the best days are Thursday the 27th of August for a clean, long-period groundswell session, and Monday the 31st of August for a bigger, clean offshore blast for the experienced. The Wednesday the 2nd of September is a monster, but only for the brave.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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