Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up for Tora Point.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, but you’ll have to wait for the good stuff. The first couple of days are a write-off – Monday the 27th is a complete no-go with that cross-on wind and messy, choppy conditions. That’s a day to stay home and wax your board.

Things turn around proper on Tuesday the 28th. That morning, the wind swings offshore from the NNW at just 3 mph, the sky clears, and we’ve got a clean 7 ft swell rolling in from the ESE. That’s a long-period groundswell at 13 seconds, so there’s real energy in the water – the combined energy is sitting at 1507 (moderate to strong). This is a standout session for experienced surfers. The water temp is 54°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. Tuesday afternoon goes glassy with a light SE wind, the swell holds, and it’s a dream. Crowds are rare at Tora Point, so you’ll likely have plenty of room.

Wednesday the 29th stays clean with a gentle offshore wind from the NNW. The swell drops a touch to 6 ft in the morning, but the period holds at 13 seconds, and it’s still a very good day. The energy is down to 952 (moderate), but for a point break, this long-period swell will wrap in nicely. Thursday the 30th is still clean with a moderate offshore wind, but the swell is smaller, around 4 ft to 4 ft, and the period drops to 11-12 seconds. It’s still fun, but not the highlight.

Friday the 31st looks small and weak – 3 ft with a fresh offshore wind. Not worth the paddle.

Then we hit a rough patch. Saturday the 1st of August through Sunday the 2nd brings a massive 13 ft to 15 ft swell from the SSW, but with strong cross-onshore winds, it’s going to be a total mess. The energy numbers are huge – 5810 and 6672 (strong to very strong) – but the quality is poor. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.

Monday the 3rd of August is a real standout. The wind goes glassy, calm, zero wind, and we’ve got a 8 ft swell from the SSE at 13 seconds. The combined energy is 3167 (strong). This is excellent for experienced surfers, and on a point break, that long-period groundswell will produce some beautiful, powerful lines. The morning is the pick, with that glassy surface. The afternoon sees a light cross-shore wind, so it gets a bit bumpy, but still worth it.

Tuesday the 4th is another beauty in the morning: glassy, 6 ft swell from the SSE, 13-second period, energy at 1597 (moderate to strong). The afternoon turns onshore, so get it early. Wednesday the 5th is smaller but glassy again in the morning – 4 ft, 12-second period, clean and fun.

The second week from Thursday the 6th onward is a mixed bag of smaller swells, generally under 5 ft, with varying wind directions. It’s mostly clean, but nothing to write home about until Sunday the 9th of August. That day brings a big 8 ft swell from the south with a very long 15-second period, energy at 3908 (strong). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NE, so it stays clean. This is a promising one, but it’s far out, so keep an eye on it. Monday the 10th still has some decent 5 ft to 6 ft swell, but the period drops and the wind picks up. Tuesday the 11th finishes the run with a clean, glassy afternoon and 4 ft swell.

Overall, the standout days are Tuesday the 28th of July and Monday the 3rd of August. Those are the ones to circle on the calendar. The rest of the forecast has plenty of clean, surfable days, but those two are the real gems.

Rusty.

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