Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
12.6° C
0.3° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 22s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 6,717 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 23s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 23s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 14s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 18th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 23s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 18th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 22s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 20th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Tora Point over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 55°, which is bang on average for this time of year—nothing to get excited about, but nothing to complain about either.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the real action kicks off on Saturday the 18th. The morning is looking clean with a light offshore breeze from the NW, and a 4ft swell from the ESE. It’s clean, but the real standout is Saturday afternoon. That’s where it’s at. The wind goes glassy, the swell jumps to 8ft from the SSW with a very long period of 22 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 6172. This is groundswell folks, proper energy. It’s a great match for Tora Point, a point break that loves a SSE swell. It’s a fairly consistent spot, rare to see crowds, and this is an expert-only session. The size and period will make for some super clean, powerful lines. Best on offer by a long shot.

Sunday the 19th is a write-off. The wind swings cross and cross-onshore, the quality drops, and you’re better off doing something else. Monday the 20th morning sees a return to glassy conditions, 7ft from the SSW, with a combined energy of 3235, but it’s for experienced surfers only. The afternoon gets a bit messy with onshore wind and a big 10ft swell. Tuesday the 21st brings clean offshore winds from the north, with a 8ft SSW swell in the morning, dropping to 6ft in the afternoon. Solid, clean waves for the experienced crew.

After that, the surf fades. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are small and weak, with the swell dropping to 1ft by Thursday. The wind stays offshore, but there’s just no push. There’s a gap of poor to flat conditions from Wednesday afternoon all the way through Sunday the 26th. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or just too strong, and the swell is tiny or messy.

Now, looking ahead to the second week. Monday the 27th of July is a real beast. The morning shows a massive 13ft swell from the SW, but it’s too big for this break. Combined energy is 4544, but it’s a pass for paddle surfing. The afternoon settles to 7ft, but it’s a cross-shore wind. Tuesday the 28th morning is worth a mention: 7ft from the SE with a moderate offshore wind from the NW, clean and good for experts. The rest of the week from the 28th to the 30th offers clean, offshore conditions with 6ft to 7ft swells from the SE, but the wind is a bit stronger. Good, solid waves for the experienced, but not the standout of Saturday.

By the 31st, the wind turns cross-onshore and choppy, and the quality drops. The first day of August has a glassy afternoon with a 5ft SE swell, which would be a nice mellow session if the crowds are rare. The run ends on the 2nd of August with a small, clean morning but a windy, messy afternoon.

So, to wrap it up: Saturday the 18th afternoon is the absolute winner. Get out there if you’re a charger. The following week has some decent, clean days but nothing touches that first Saturday.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu night).

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
14
2.4
SSW
22
2.4
SSW
19
2
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
16
3
SSW
19
2.5
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.5
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
S
10
0.5
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
732
5577
4242
2351
1785
2104
2002
6717
3870
2127
1347
690
389
316
106
54
82
44
37
31
28
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
SE
5
NW
10
WSW
20
SSW
10
S
5
SSE
10
SE
5
NE
10
N
5
NNW
10
N
5
NW
10
SSW
5
NW
10
NNW
15
NNW
30
NW
25
NNW
20
NNW
25
SSW
Wind State
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glassy
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cross-on
High Tide
8:20PM1.61m
8:48AM1.46m
9:14PM1.54m
9:43AM1.43m
10:08PM1.46m
10:37AM1.40m
11:00PM1.39m
11:29AM1.38m
11:51PM1.33m
12:19PM1.36m
00:41AM1.28m
1:07PM1.36m
1:28AM1.26m
Low Tide
2:04PM0.01m
2:43AM0.03m
3:01PM0.06m
3:36AM0.07m
3:57PM0.11m
4:27AM0.12m
4:51PM0.17m
5:16AM0.18m
5:44PM0.23m
6:04AM0.23m
6:35PM0.27m
6:50AM0.27m
7:24PM0.30m
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7:33
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12
Temp °C
11
11
9
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11
9
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Feels °C
10
10
6
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6
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9
5
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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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