Tora Point Surf Break

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Issued: 5 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
12.9° C

Normal for this time of year

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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, E swell with 3,978 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 5th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 7th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 7th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got cooking for Tora Point over the next couple of weeks.

The forecast kicks off Saturday afternoon, the 4th of July, and it’s a gentle start. Clean 4ft easterly swell with a period of 11 seconds and a moderate offshore breeze from the north. The water’s sitting at 55°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, nothing weird going on there. The combined energy is moderate (447). A nice, mellow session for a beginner-friendly spot like this – and crowds are rare, so you’ll have plenty of room.

Sunday the 5th holds up okay. Morning is a bit cloudy with a 5ft ENE swell, but the wind is cross-offshore, so still rideable. The afternoon gets better with the wind swinging to a clean offshore from the NNW and the swell pushing up to 5ft. Nothing huge, but clean and fun.

Monday the 6th is a write-off – rain and onshore wind. Swell jumps to 6ft with onshore SE wind in the morning, and by the afternoon it’s a messy 8ft cross-shore. Not worth paddling out.

Tuesday the 7th is a big day, but only for the crew with serious experience. The morning delivers a 13ft east swell (10 seconds) with a bit of cross-shore wind – solid wave energy (3735). Afternoon drops to 10ft but turns cross-onshore. The size is just too much for a beginner-friendly point break.

Wednesday the 8th is the standout of the first week. The morning is pure glass – wind from the northeast at almost nothing, 10ft east swell rolling in at 11 seconds. Combined energy is strong (2286). This is excellent, clean surf, but it’s for the experienced only. If you’ve got the skills, get out there. Afternoon gets onshore and less appealing.

Then we hit a long, ugly stretch. From Thursday the 9th all the way through Tuesday the 14th, it’s mostly onshore winds, rain, and messy conditions. Swells bounce between 5ft and 15ft but the wind just ruins it. A blank run of about five days where I wouldn’t bother.

Wednesday the 15th is a redemption day. Morning is glassy again, 5ft ESE swell with a long 12-second period. Clean, easy, and perfect for a beginner or a relaxed session. Combined energy is moderate (739). Thursday the 16th stays clean with a 4ft to 3ft ESE swell and light offshore winds – small but beautiful.

Friday the 17th through Sunday the 19th brings another pulse of big swell. Friday morning has a 12ft south swell (9 seconds), and it keeps building. Saturday the 18th is the real beast – a 21ft south swell with a 12-second period, glassy wind, and a combined energy reading of 10375. That’s just stupid big for this break. Only for experts, and honestly, at that size the point might get too straight.

But the best on offer across the whole forecast? Wednesday the 8th morning for the experienced crew – glassy, powerful, and clean. For the beginner to intermediate surfer, Wednesday the 15th morning is your sweet spot. Small, clean, and no crowds.

— Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Sat
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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AM
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AM
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Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
0
1
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3
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4
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2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
11
1.6
ENE
11
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
2.5
E
9
4
E
9
4
E
10
3
E
10
3.5
E
10
3
E
11
3.5
ESE
11
3
ESE
10
3.5
SE
8
4.5
SE
10
4
SE
10
3
SE
10
2.5
ESE
10
3
SSE
10
2.5
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
426
597
254
344
161
554
1251
2531
3266
1864
2881
2172
2739
1699
1701
3477
2806
1756
1149
1724
1027
Wind (km/h)
20
N
25
N
15
NNE
20
NNW
0
SW
25
SE
25
ENE
35
E
10
ENE
5
SE
10
NNE
5
NE
5
SE
15
SSW
25
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
30
S
30
S
25
SSW
30
SSW
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:19PM1.37m
8:41AM1.23m
9:02PM1.36m
9:26AM1.24m
9:46PM1.35m
10:11AM1.27m
10:32PM1.35m
11:00AM1.32m
11:21PM1.35m
11:51AM1.38m
00:15AM1.37m
12:45PM1.45m
1:10AM1.39m
Low Tide
2:43AM0.26m
2:48PM0.27m
3:24AM0.25m
3:33PM0.27m
4:06AM0.24m
4:21PM0.26m
4:50AM0.22m
5:11PM0.24m
5:37AM0.20m
6:05PM0.21m
6:27AM0.17m
7:01PM0.17m
7:21AM0.13m
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7:43
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7:43
7:43
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7:43
7:41
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5:01
5:01
5:02
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 mm
1
5
2
8
5
2
4
2
6
17
4
3
Temp °C
13
13
14
13
11
13
14
14
13
13
12
12
12
12
12
12
11
11
11
10
9
Feels °C
8
7
11
9
9
10
10
7
12
12
7
11
10
8
7
6
5
5
5
4
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
11
0.1
S
12
0.8
E
10
1.5
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
7
0.7
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
3
E
10
0.6
S
8
3
E
11
0.5
SSW
12
3
ESE
10
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
19
3
SE
10
2.5
ESE
10
0.8
SSW
15
1.6
ESE
10
Energy kJ
426
3
128
344
161
8
16
85
159
1864
49
2172
87
1699
135
116
136
1756
1149
242
500
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
17
0.5
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
9
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
21
Energy kJ
6
5
11
51
104
38
143
172
100
138
136
114
37
59
40
42
68
258
366
45
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
17
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
10
0.5
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
17
Energy kJ
15
10
28
11
8
7
13
210
138
59
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
4
1.6
ENE
11
1.4
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
9
2.5
E
9
4
E
9
4
E
10
3.5
E
10
3.5
ESE
11
1.5
S
6
3.5
SE
8
4.5
SE
10
4
SE
10
1.6
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
7
3
SSE
10
2.5
S
9
Energy kJ
24
597
254
554
1251
2531
3266
2881
2739
182
1701
3477
2806
259
277
1724
1027
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
4
4
4
4
1
1
1
3
3
4
4
1
1
Distance (km)
0
159
0
0
0
166
73
73
0
27
0
0
27
127
85
242
253
201
150
127
127
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
4
5
4
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
4
5
5
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
7
5
4
8
4
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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).

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