Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
11.6°C
0.3° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 7,008 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 (Aug 25) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 25th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 31st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 1st Sep)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Tora Point. The forecast is a long one, 16 days, but don't get too excited just yet – we’ve got a slow start to work through before the real action kicks off.

The first decent window of surf arrives on Wednesday, the 26th of August. The morning is where it’s at. We’ve got a 3.6ft SSW groundswell at 16 seconds rolling in, and with that NNW offshore wind it’s going to be clean. The combined energy is moderate at 628. For a beginner-friendly point break, that’s a solid, inviting option. The water temp is 52.9°F, which is about 0.5°F below the long-term average, so pretty standard for this time of year; you’ll want a good wetsuit.

Thursday the 27th brings a bigger pulse, with 7.2ft to 7.9ft SSW swell, but the wind swings cross or cross-off and the sky goes cloudy. It’s surfable, but nowhere near as clean as Wednesday morning. Friday the 28th has a nice morning option with a 4.6ft S swell and clean offshore NNW wind at 25 km/h – a good call to get out.

Now, hold on to your boards because the bigger stuff is coming. On Monday the 31st of August, the swell jumps up. Morning sees 9.8ft at 15 seconds, but by the afternoon we’re looking at a punchy 11.5ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period. That’s a massive 7007 combined energy. The wind is offshore and light. However, this is too big for a beginner-friendly point. This one is for the experts only – the power is real.

The big swell continues into Tuesday the 1st of September. Morning brings 13.1ft at 15 seconds from the S, and the afternoon goes glassy with 11.5ft SSW. Again, both sessions are for experienced surfers only at this break. After that, the wind gets messy from the 2nd of September onward, turning strong offshore and then cross-on, making conditions tough.

The last standout in the window is Sunday the 6th of September. The afternoon looks promising: a clean 5.9ft SSW swell, light offshore NW wind, and a short period of 8 seconds. The energy is moderate at 529. It’s a decent finish to the run, but the big winner across the whole period is the clean, manageable, and consistent Wednesday morning on the 26th of August.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
14
1.4
S
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0.8
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0.6
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1.2
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1.6
SSW
16
3
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15
3.5
SSW
16
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
437
706
673
575
394
969
2842
2766
1215
593
209
195
119
108
70
176
462
1214
4386
7007
4288
Wind (km/h)
35
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25
NW
25
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20
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40
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S
10
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20
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15
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25
NNW
30
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15
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35
WNW
15
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5
NNE
30
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15
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High Tide
2:49PM1.36m
3:09AM1.24m
3:34PM1.38m
3:54AM1.25m
4:19PM1.39m
4:39AM1.27m
5:03PM1.40m
5:24AM1.29m
5:48PM1.40m
6:10AM1.32m
6:34PM1.40m
6:57AM1.35m
7:21PM1.40m
Low Tide
9:07PM0.31m
9:14AM0.28m
9:52PM0.29m
10:00AM0.26m
10:37PM0.26m
10:46AM0.23m
11:22PM0.24m
11:33AM0.21m
00:07AM0.22m
12:21PM0.19m
00:52AM0.20m
1:10PM0.18m
1:38AM0.19m
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Feels °C
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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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