Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 30 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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 6,387 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 1st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 1st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on the menu for Tora Point over the next couple of weeks.

First up, it's a bit of a slow start. The next few days are looking pretty average, with small, messy swells and cross-off winds that just won't clean it up properly. The water's sitting at 53°F right now, which is totally normal for this time of year, so at least you won't need a thick steamer.

The real standout, and I mean the only one worth planning for, hits us on Tuesday the 1st of September. We're looking at a solid 12ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 12 to 13 seconds. The wave energy is massive, coming in at over 3,600 (3613) and 4,000 (4025) for the morning and afternoon respectively. This is a proper groundswell, and Tora Point is a point break, so it'll handle that long period beautifully, offering up some long, lined-up walls. The only catch? The wind is cross-shore to cross-on, and that much power is going to make it a challenging session for anyone but experts. Beginners, stay well clear of this one. It's a big, powerful ocean out there.

After that, the swell drops back a bit, but there's another promising window. On Thursday the 10th of September, we've got a clean 5ft to 5ft SSW swell hitting the point. The real magic here is the wind – it's a light offshore breeze from the N to NW, so the face will be clean and the waves will stand up nicely. The energy is moderate (542 to 579), but the conditions are what you're after. That's a solid pick for a good session, especially if you can handle a bit of a crowd – it's a rare day for a wave, so don't be surprised to see a few more locals out.

The weekend of the 12th-13th looks a bit mixed. The Saturday the 12th morning has a glassy 7ft S swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit on the weak side for the size. It's a good call for a clean, fun paddle, but it won't have the same power as that 10th.

For the rest of the run, it's mostly clean but small, or windy and messy. There's a decent offshore breeze on the 8th of September with a 4ft swell, but it's not a true standout. Overall, the best of the best is that 1st of September for the big wave crew, and the 10th of September for the rest of us looking for a clean, fun day.

Keep an eye on the long-range stuff, but for now, those are the dates to circle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Fri night).

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Monday
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Direction
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0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
17
2.5
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
12
4.5
SSW
12
3.5
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12
3.5
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13
2.4
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1.8
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12
0.8
SSW
11
0.6
S
10
0.4
SW
14
0.9
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8
1.1
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8
1.5
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
187
459
2088
1477
5862
3613
4013
3097
2140
3183
1144
439
274
153
68
54
105
157
496
812
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
5
S
35
WNW
30
W
15
SW
20
WSW
15
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30
NW
25
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High Tide
6:34PM1.40m
6:57AM1.35m
7:21PM1.40m
7:45AM1.38m
8:10PM1.39m
8:34AM1.42m
9:00PM1.39m
9:26AM1.45m
9:53PM1.39m
10:19AM1.49m
10:47PM1.39m
11:15AM1.52m
11:43PM1.39m
Low Tide
00:52AM0.20m
1:10PM0.18m
1:38AM0.19m
2:00PM0.17m
2:25AM0.18m
2:52PM0.17m
3:14AM0.17m
3:46PM0.16m
4:05AM0.16m
4:41PM0.15m
4:58AM0.15m
5:37PM0.14m
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5:50
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Temp °C
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7
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Feels °C
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9
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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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