
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,450 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, casting an eye over the next 16 days for Tora Point. We've got a bit of a mixed bag coming up, with some real beauty windows and some periods that are just a write-off.
The main event is a big run of swell that kicks off later in the week, but the early days are a bit of a slow burner. The first real standout is Tuesday, July 21st. It's not huge, but it's clean. The morning is looking clear with a light offshore breeze from the NNW at 6 mph, keeping the 7 ft swell from the SSW clean and lined up. The wave energy is moderate (2018), but with a 15-second period, that's proper groundswell rolling in. This is excellent for experienced surfers; the size is on the edge of being too big for beginners. The water temp is about average for the time of year. Then Tuesday afternoon gets even better with the wind dropping to nothing, glassy conditions, and 6 ft of that same SSW groundswell. The energy jumps up to strong (1263), and the surf will be beautifully clean. Crowds are rare here, which is a bonus.
Wednesday morning, July 22nd, is still a good option, with a glassy NW breeze and 4 ft of S swell. The energy is moderate (433) and the conditions are clean, making for a solid morning session for the more experienced crew.
Then we hit a rough patch. From Thursday, July 23rd, through to Monday, July 27th, the surf gets small, junky, or blown out. The wind swings onshore, and the swell drops away. It's a bit of a dead zone for a few days.
Things come roaring back on Monday, July 27th. The morning shows clear skies, a light cross-offshore breeze from the WNW at 6 mph, and a 6 ft E swell with a 14-second period. The energy is very strong (1754) and the surf will be clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Monday afternoon is even better with 7 ft of ESE swell, still a 14-second period, and a light cross-offshore from the NW. The energy is even stronger (2160), and it's clean. That's a top session.
Tuesday, July 28th, the onshore wind comes back, making the 8 ft and 6 ft ESE swell choppy and messy. Not your day.
The next real standout is Thursday, July 30th. The morning looks clear with a light offshore from the NW at 6 mph, pushing into 5 ft of ESE swell. The energy is moderate (724) and the conditions are clean, making for a very good session.
Then look at Friday, August 1st? No, wait, Friday, July 31st morning is a surprise. Clear skies, a light cross-offshore from the WNW, and a 3 ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period. The energy is strong (709) and clean. That long period will make for some beautifully shaped, powerful lines on the point, but the sets will be few and far between. Worth it for the quality.
The next big thing is Sunday, August 2nd. The morning is clear, glassy, with a light N breeze, and 7 ft of SSW groundswell with a 14-second period. The energy is very strong (1770) and the surf will be excellent for experienced surfers. That's a big, clean groundswell on the point.
After that, it gets too big. From Monday, August 3rd, the swell jumps to 20 ft and 18 ft, with the forecast saying it's too big for this break. That's a massive, dangerous swell with very strong energy (14572). Only for the absolute best, if anyone is silly enough to try. This continues through Tuesday, August 4th, and Wednesday, August 5th, with 13 ft to 16 ft of swell.
So, the best on offer is a tie between the glassy, clean groundswell sessions on Tuesday, July 21st afternoon, and the big, clean groundswell on Sunday, August 2nd morning. If you can only get one, Tuesday the 21st afternoon looks like a perfect, uncrowded, glassy session. The 2nd of August is a bigger, more powerful option. For the rest, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ENE 6 | SE 13 | SSW 8 | S 8 | ESE 14 | SSE 7 | S 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3642 | 1948 | 1215 | 603 | 411 | 241 | 133 | 79 | 49 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 52 | 27 | 1034 | 333 | 269 | 317 | 423 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | off | glassy | on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 1:53PM1.36m | 2:15AM1.25m | 2:39PM1.37m | 3:00AM1.24m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:27AM0.12m | 4:51PM0.17m | 5:16AM0.18m | 5:44PM0.23m | 6:04AM0.23m | 6:35PM0.27m | 6:50AM0.27m | 7:24PM0.30m | 7:35AM0.30m | 8:11PM0.32m | 8:19AM0.31m | 8:57PM0.32m | |||||||
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 10 | 6 | 1 |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 3 | -1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | NE 5 | S 9 | ESE 12 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | S 8 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | E 14 |
3642 | 1948 | 1215 | 603 | 411 | 241 | 133 | 79 | 49 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 52 | 38 | 32 | 333 | 268 | 236 | 246 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | S 10 | S 12 | SSE 11 | NE 4 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SE 13 | SE 17 | SE 16 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 13 |
87 | 70 | 48 | 30 | 22 | 71 | 73 | 22 | 2 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 27 | 145 | 251 | 61 | 83 | 180 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 12 | SW 9 | ESE 13 | SSW 14 | E 15 | ENE 12 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | 22 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 4 | 28 | 55 | 54 | 45 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNW 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 8 | — | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 26 | 51 | 3 | 14 | 1034 | — | 269 | 317 | 423 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 192 | 172 | 172 | 0 | 1 | 124 | 1 | 85 | 182 | 72 |
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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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