Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 6,234 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking in with the local outlook for Tora Point. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way, so let's break it down.
We start off the week with some solid swell, but it’s compromised. Monday the 20th is a write-off with a big 7.9ft to 9.8ft southerly swell and onshore wind, making for a lumpy, messy affair. The energy is massive, with readings like 3637 and 6357, but it’s just not clean. Tuesday the 21st is where it gets interesting. Overnight, the wind swings offshore from the north, and while the swell drops to a still-chunky 7.2ft from the SSW with a long 15 second period, it’s a groundswell. The morning is clean, but this is a heavy wave; over 8.2ft, so it’s strictly for the experienced crew. The afternoon on Tuesday turns glassy with a 5.9ft SSW swell and a 14 second period—that’s the window. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
Wednesday the 22nd sees a rapid drop in size, with a 3.9ft S swell in the morning under clean but cross-off conditions. Period drops to 12 seconds, energy is moderate (433). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Thursday the 23rd is tiny, with 2.0ft swell and gentle offshore winds, but the energy is weak (143). Same story into Friday, with 1.0ft and strong offshore winds blowing it flat. The weekend of the 25th and 26th is a write-off, with a mix of rain and strong onshore winds. On Sunday the 26th, a massive 14.8ft SSW swell (4745 energy) is blowing in with a fresh cross-onshore – that’s just a washing machine.
Now, here’s the standout. The following week picks up. Tuesday the 29th morning is the real gem. The wind is offshore from the NNW, light, and the swell is a clean 6.6ft from the ESE with a 12 second period. The energy is strong (1491). This is a long period groundswell, so it’ll have good shape and power at this point break. This is the one to circle. The offshore wind will keep the faces clean. The afternoon is also good, with a 7.2ft ESE swell and gentle offshore breeze.
Looking further out, Tuesday the 4th of August has a promising 11.5ft SSW swell with offshore NNW wind, but that’s over 9.8ft, so it’s a big, powerful wave for experts only. The energy is very strong (3305). The forecast is less certain that far out, but it’s got potential.
The biggest gap in decent surf is from the 23rd through the 26th, a solid four days of flat or blown-out conditions, before the next proper window opens on the 29th.
If you’re after the best of the best, hit Tora Point first thing Tuesday morning, the 29th of July. Clean, 6.6ft ESE groundswell, light offshore wind. It’ll be worth the wait.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | S 9 | ESE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 7 | ENE 11 | SSW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2029 | 3510 | 6234 | 3642 | 1948 | 1215 | 603 | 411 | 288 | 127 | 93 | 70 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 68 | 97 | 782 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:14PM1.54m | 9:43AM1.43m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:36AM0.07m | 3:57PM0.11m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 11 |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | NE 4 | S 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 7 | ENE 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | 2029 | 3510 | 6234 | 3642 | 1948 | 1215 | 603 | 411 | 288 | 127 | 93 | 70 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 68 | 97 | 112 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 10 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | ESE 12 | SSW 16 | ENE 11 | S 7 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 187 | 127 | 123 | 87 | 70 | 48 | 47 | 22 | 73 | 71 | 37 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 24 | 66 | 23 | 121 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | S 9 | ENE 9 | SE 13 | SE 14 | NE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 44 | 54 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NE 4 | NNW 3 | NNE 5 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | — | NW 3 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 6 | 27 | — | 6 | 782 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 89 | 17 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 184 | 154 | 193 | 115 | 1 | 0 | 27 |
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