Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for Tora Point. This is a classic point break that’s exposed to the swell, and it’s a fairly consistent wave. Right now, the water temp is sitting at 54°, which is spot on for the time of year – nothing weird going on there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start for the first few days, but things get interesting come Wednesday the 29th of July. The morning session is the pick of the early window. You’re looking at a clean 6ft swell from the ESE, with a solid 13-second period pushing through – that’s proper groundswell, and it’ll wrap nicely into the point. The wind is a gentle offshore from the north, keeping things glassy and clean. The combined energy is moderate at 952, and it’s a good, surfable size. The afternoon holds up pretty well too, with a similar 5ft ESE swell and a moderate offshore breeze, but the morning is the crisper bet.

Thursday the 30th sees the swell drop a touch to 4ft, but the wind is a fresh offshore from the NW, so it’ll stay clean. It’s a bit smaller, but still worth a paddle if you’re keen. Friday the 31st is a write-off, though – the swell drops to under 3ft and the wind goes strong offshore, making it a battle to get out.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Saturday the 1st of August right through to the following Saturday, the wind is a problem. We’ve got a series of strong, cross-onshore winds from the south and southwest, making a mess of things. Even though the swell jumps up to 12ft or 15ft on the 1st, with strong combined energy (3496 to 4646), it’s onshore junk. The setup would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during that stretch.

Now, here’s the real standout. After the wind settles, Monday the 3rd of August morning is a beauty. The swell is back to a clean 6ft from the SSE, still with that 11-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the NW. The combined energy is a solid 783, and it’s clean. It’s not huge, but it’s the best quality wave in the forecast.

The first week of August is a bit of a story of “too much of a good thing.” From Tuesday the 4th through to around the 6th, the swell gets huge – 18ft, 16ft, 15ft – all with very long periods (14 to 16 seconds) and moderate combined energy (over 10,000). The wind is light, but the size is only for experts. At over 8ft, it’s not for beginners, and the long period will make it break a bit straight at the point, but it’ll be a monster.

There’s a promising window later on though. Wednesday the 12th of August morning looks incredible. It’s still 15ft from the east with a 16-second period, but the wind is completely glassy. That’s a rare combo. The combined energy is very strong at 8921. It’s huge and only for the brave, but if you’re an expert, that’s a date to circle. The 13th of August also looks clean with an 12ft east swell, but by then it’s 12 days out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

So, the best on offer? The 29th of July morning is the easy winner for quality vs. size. For pure power and a clean window, the 12th of August morning is the big one, but it’s a long way out and only for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

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