Tora Point surf break

Tora Point surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 19 May 2026 NZST
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Tora Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
13.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (May 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 19th May)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 24th May)6ft (1.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 24th May)6ft (1.8m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
0
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
ENE
5
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
11
1.1
S
5
0.8
S
5
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
81
57
53
26
15
9
9
13
21
69
36
384
355
229
170
999
1174
1616
1021
694
523
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NE
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
30
NW
25
NW
35
NW
20
WNW
5
SE
10
NE
15
NNW
5
WNW
15
SW
5
NE
10
ENE
15
NE
15
N
15
N
10
N
10
N
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
7:08PM1.71m
7:39AM1.51m
8:06PM1.71m
8:36AM1.50m
9:04PM1.68m
9:34AM1.47m
10:01PM1.63m
10:32AM1.44m
10:58PM1.57m
11:29AM1.41m
11:53PM1.50m
12:24PM1.38m
00:47AM1.43m
Low Tide
12:50PM0.01m
1:35AM-0.02m
1:48PM0.00m
2:33AM-0.02m
2:47PM0.01m
3:30AM0.00m
3:44PM0.04m
4:27AM0.03m
4:42PM0.07m
5:22AM0.07m
5:38PM0.12m
6:15AM0.11m
6:34PM0.16m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:28
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5:05
5:04
5:02
5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
Temp °C
14
15
12
14
15
13
15
15
16
12
14
13
16
16
13
13
13
12
16
18
13
12
13
10
11
12
8
9
8
13
11
13
11
15
14
13
11
10
9
13
16
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.3
S
11
0.9
S
5
0.8
S
5
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
81
57
53
26
15
9
6
7
21
43
36
384
355
229
170
999
1174
1616
1021
694
523
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
5
0.3
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
S
13
0.3
NE
5
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.5
NE
12
0.8
ENE
14
1
ENE
13
1.2
ENE
12
1.1
ENE
12
1.1
ENE
12
1
ENE
12
Energy kJ
7
19
11
5
5
7
9
13
4
19
17
11
17
15
75
261
362
410
365
322
265
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
S
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
E
12
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
E
9
0.3
E
4
0.1
NE
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
S
12
0.6
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
6
Energy kJ
20
14
18
16
8
7
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
7
75
25
18
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
ENE
5
0.7
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.3
N
2
0.3
NNW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.5
W
3
1.1
S
5
0.5
E
4
0.5
SW
3
0.7
S
4
0.7
NE
4
0.8
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
0.9
ENE
6
Energy kJ
8
7
18
7
1
1
4
4
69
9
5
18
18
37
42
62
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
143
172
179
182
127
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
27
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
4
4
4
4
4
8
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
4
8
7
5
5
4
5
4
5
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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.

Tora Point is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Upper Hutt. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Upper Hutt. Upper Hutt has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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