Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,495 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with E 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 (Sep 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Tora Point, but you’ll want to be picky about when you paddle out. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a slightly thinner wetsuit.
The first good window opens Tuesday morning, 8th September. It’s a clean 4ft swell from the east with a 8-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (297). It’s not massive, but it’s clean and should be fun for a beginner or someone looking for a cruisy session.
Wednesday morning and afternoon, 9th September, are looking tidy as well. Swell holds at 5ft from the east, period still short at 8 seconds, but with light cross-offshore winds both sessions, it’s clean. The energy is moderate (317 and 316). A good, consistent run for a point break that’s fairly consistent.
Now, the real standout is Sunday morning, 13th September. This is the one to circle. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SSW (16-second period), and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is strong (3029). This is solid, powerful groundswell, and with glassy conditions, it’ll be a proper session. It’s only for experienced surfers though—8ft is a step up from the beginner stuff. Crowds are rare here, so you might have it to yourself.
Sunday afternoon stays solid at 7ft from the SSW (15 seconds), but the wind turns onshore, and conditions turn marginal.
Monday morning, 14th September, is still pushing 8ft from the SSW (13 seconds) with a light cross-shore breeze. The energy is very strong (3392), but it’s a bit of a mixed bag with the wind. It’s worth a look if you’re an experienced surfer.
Tuesday morning, 15th September, drops back to a more manageable 5ft from the south (10 seconds) with a moderate offshore breeze. Clean and fun. The energy is moderate (570).
Saturday morning, 19th September, has a 5ft south swell (12 seconds) but with a strong cross-shore wind that’s lumpy. Not worth it.
Monday morning, 21st September, brings a 4ft SSW swell (14 seconds) with a moderate offshore breeze. Good energy (633) and clean. A nice option if you’re chasing a session late in the run.
Everything after that gets blown out or messy. There’s a big 15ft swell showing on Thursday afternoon, 17th September, but it’s way too big for this break—only for the brave or the stupid.
Overall, the best on offer is Sunday morning, 13th September. Glassy, solid groundswell, and rare crowds. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 14 | S 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 190 | 284 | 389 | 273 | 266 | 157 | 62 | 81 | 388 | 305 | 280 | 261 | 387 | 3245 | 5495 | 3014 | 1898 | 1122 | 2165 | 575 | 1155 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 2:06PM1.58m | 2:33AM1.42m | 3:02PM1.58m | 3:29AM1.44m | 3:57PM1.58m | 4:23AM1.45m | 4:51PM1.56m | 5:17AM1.46m | 5:44PM1.52m | 6:09AM1.46m | 6:36PM1.48m | 7:01AM1.46m | 7:27PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:27PM0.10m | 8:42AM0.07m | 9:23PM0.08m | 9:39AM0.06m | 10:18PM0.07m | 10:35AM0.05m | 11:11PM0.07m | 11:31AM0.06m | 00:03AM0.09m | 12:25PM0.08m | 00:53AM0.11m | 1:19PM0.11m | 1:42AM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 9 | S 12 |
| kJ | 190 | 284 | 389 | 273 | 266 | 157 | 62 | 43 | 148 | 305 | 155 | 62 | 387 | 3245 | 5495 | 3014 | 1898 | 1122 | 1214 | 528 | 1155 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 5 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | NE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | SSW 12 | NE 13 |
| kJ | 100 | 86 | 55 | 35 | 35 | 21 | 4 | 81 | 19 | 10 | 280 | 261 | 44 | 17 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 575 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 8 | ENE 8 | SW 14 | ENE 8 | ESE 7 | ENE 11 | SE 7 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | NE 11 | E 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 47 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | N 3 | W 3 | W 3 | S 7 | S 7 | — | W 5 | S 7 | — | — | WNW 5 | W 4 | — | SSW 13 | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 13 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 388 | 264 | — | 12 | 223 | — | — | 40 | 13 | — | 2165 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 61 | 61 | 150 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
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