Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
11.8° C
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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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 2,390 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 20th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 21st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, it's Rusty again. Let’s talk swell in feet and miles per hour. There’s only one break worth watching for this whole stretch: Tora Point.

Wednesday the 19th kicks off with a monster south swell hitting around 15 ft, with a long 14-second period. The wave energy is sky high (15170). That’s way too big for all but the most experienced chargers. A cross-onshore wind from the SSW at 12 mph keeps things messy. Afternoon drops to 12 ft but it’s still rough.

Thursday the 20th is a letdown. Morning swell limps in at 4 ft, and by afternoon it’s mixed up with a short 8-second period. Not worth your time.

Friday the 21st morning is the real highlight of the first week. A clean 5 ft south groundswell with a 15-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE at 6 mph. Water temp is a normal 53°. Clean lines, offshore texture, good power. This is the one to aim for.

Saturday the 22nd is blown out by a 31 mph offshore from the NW. It’s clean, but you’ll be fighting to paddle into anything on 3 ft swell.

Sunday the 23rd offers less than 1 ft of swell in the afternoon with a light offshore wind. Barely surfable.

Monday the 24th shows a small 4 ft SSW swell with clean conditions but low energy (591). Surfable but not exciting.

Thursday the 27th comes through with a 4 ft south swell and a morning cross-offshore breeze. Afternoon cleans up even more with 4 ft SSW swell and light offshores. Good conditions.

Friday the 28th morning is another standout: 6 ft south swell, 14-second period, moderate cross-offshore wind. Afternoon holds at 5 ft with offshore wind from the NNW. Clean and powerful.

Saturday the 29th morning is clean with a gentle offshore, but by afternoon a cross-onshore sneaks in and chops things up.

Monday the 31st morning is glassy — light wind, 3 ft SSE groundswell. Small but perfect. That afternoon sees a 12 ft SSW swell with a short period, too big and messy for most.

The best windows are Friday the 21st for that classic, clean point break session, and Friday the 28th for size and quality. The rest of the forecast has you reading waves, not riding them.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon morning, strong winds from the NW by Tue morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1846
344
311
835
1232
782
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594
384
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512
581
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Wind (km/h)
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5
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High Tide
10:29PM1.34m
10:55AM1.38m
11:18PM1.29m
11:43AM1.37m
00:07AM1.26m
12:31PM1.36m
00:54AM1.24m
1:17PM1.35m
1:39AM1.24m
2:03PM1.36m
2:25AM1.23m
2:49PM1.36m
Low Tide
4:41AM0.23m
5:13PM0.25m
5:28AM0.27m
6:01PM0.29m
6:14AM0.30m
6:49PM0.31m
6:59AM0.32m
7:35PM0.32m
7:44AM0.32m
8:21PM0.32m
8:29AM0.30m
9:07PM0.31m
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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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