
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, S swell with 5,345 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Thu night, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 6 | S 8 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 9 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
38 | 25 | 30 | 48 | 53 | 51 | 44 | 30 | 130 | 5345 | 3386 | 2631 | 1080 | 450 | 487 | 1951 | 1283 | 1261 | 1623 | 1091 | 901 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:33AM1.45m | 7:59PM1.36m | 8:20AM1.45m | 8:47PM1.33m | 9:08AM1.43m | 9:34PM1.30m | 9:54AM1.41m | 10:21PM1.28m | 10:41AM1.39m | 11:08PM1.25m | 11:28AM1.36m | 11:54PM1.23m | 12:14PM1.34m | 00:39AM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:54PM0.17m | 2:09AM0.21m | 2:43PM0.20m | 2:56AM0.24m | 3:32PM0.22m | 3:42AM0.27m | 4:19PM0.25m | 4:28AM0.30m | 5:05PM0.28m | 5:13AM0.31m | 5:51PM0.30m | 5:58AM0.33m | 6:35PM0.31m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | 12 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NE 6 | NE 7 | S 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 16 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
38 | 25 | 21 | 7 | 53 | 51 | 39 | 56 | 130 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 1080 | 450 | 239 | 1322 | 1283 | 1261 | 1623 | 1091 | 901 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SW 13 | SSW 6 | NE 8 | — | — | SW 13 | S 14 | SSW 12 | S 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 17 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NE 4 |
24 | 20 | 30 | 48 | 7 | 3 | 44 | 30 | 65 | — | — | 7 | 140 | 157 | 109 | 109 | 50 | 459 | 9 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 18 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SW 7 | SSW 9 | S 11 | — | — | — | NE 13 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | NE 12 | E 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 6 |
2 | 13 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 123 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 2 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNE 3 | — | NW 2 | WNW 3 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 5 | — | 1 | 3 | 5345 | 3386 | 2631 | 601 | 430 | 487 | 1951 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 115 | 0 | 61 | 163 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 154 | 187 | 325 | 127 | 124 | 300 | 0 | 62 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
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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.
Tora Point is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Upper Hutt. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Upper Hutt. Upper Hutt has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










