Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
11.7° C
0.4° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, ENE swell with 894 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SSE 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 (Aug 09) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 9th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 9th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 15th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s cooking for Tora Point over the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting off on a bit of a quiet note. The first couple of days have some waves, but conditions are a bit messy. The real standout window opens up around the middle of the week. The best bet for quality surf looks to be Friday the 14th into the weekend.

For the highlight, aim for Tora Point. On Friday afternoon, we’ve got a 5.6 ft swell from the ENE with glassy conditions. That’s a clean, offshore wind feel and the swell energy is solid, sitting at 471 for the combined energy of all swells directed here. The 9-second period is decent, offering some push. The wind is described as “glass” – that’s a major positive. The break is a point, so it should handle that groundswell nicely. Crowds are rare, so you might have it to yourself.

Before that, Wednesday morning (12th) also looks clean with a 4.6 ft SE swell and cross-offshore winds, but the energy is a bit lower at 333. Thursday afternoon picks up again with a 4.6 ft ENE swell, but period is short at 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weaker.

Now, the second week gets a bit wild. From the 15th, the swell starts to pump up, but the wind turns nasty. Saturday afternoon shows a 6.6 ft E swell but with a strong cross-onshore wind, making it lumpy. By Sunday the 16th, we’re looking at 9.8 ft S swells, but the wind is howling onshore. That combined energy on Sunday afternoon is a massive 1754 – but it’s blown out. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’ll be a battle. The period jumps to 13 seconds on Tuesday the 18th – that’s a very long period groundswell, which at a point break like Tora could be special, but with a near-gale cross-onshore wind, it’s just messy. For the 18th, the swell hits 16.4 ft from the SSW, with a 15-second period, and the energy is a crazy 10748 – but it’s a total write-off for paddling. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

There’s a gap in the good stuff after the 16th. The wind cleans up again towards the end of the month. Friday the 21st offers a return to clean conditions with a 3.3 ft S swell and cross-offshore winds. Then Saturday the 22nd morning has a 3.9 ft S swell with a 12-second period – that’s a nice long groundswell and clean. The energy is 433, which is moderate. A solid option for a cleaner session.

Keep in mind, the water temperature is about average for this time of year, so grab a spring suit.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
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Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Period (s)
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S
10
0.7
S
13
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
1.8
SSW
8
1.4
S
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.3
SE
8
0.9
SE
7
0.9
ESE
8
1.2
ENE
6
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6
1.1
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7
1.2
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8
1
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8
1.3
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9
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8
1.9
ENE
11
2.1
SSW
8
2.1
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
290
163
180
137
119
375
270
306
200
79
103
99
78
117
179
130
251
195
894
522
583
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
25
NNW
30
NW
10
WSW
15
SW
25
SW
10
ESE
15
ENE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
N
10
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10
N
10
NE
15
NE
25
ESE
45
WSW
50
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40
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:24PM1.56m
1:51AM1.42m
2:21PM1.60m
2:49AM1.44m
3:19PM1.64m
3:46AM1.46m
4:16PM1.65m
4:42AM1.47m
5:12PM1.65m
5:38AM1.48m
6:07PM1.63m
6:33AM1.48m
7:01PM1.58m
Low Tide
7:44PM0.12m
7:59AM0.09m
8:43PM0.09m
8:57AM0.05m
9:41PM0.06m
9:55AM0.02m
10:38PM0.04m
10:53AM0.01m
11:34PM0.03m
11:50AM0.01m
00:29AM0.03m
12:46PM0.02m
1:22AM0.05m
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38
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
6
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13
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11
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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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