Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

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