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Tora Point Surf Forecast
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Tora Point surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 26 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (May 27) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 27th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 27th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 28th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | S 10 | ENE 7 | SSW 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | |
407 | 376 | 444 | 4246 | 4399 | 2725 | 2244 | 3921 | 7930 | 4356 | 2930 | 1710 | 1083 | 827 | 306 | 167 | 120 | 159 | 58 | 1151 | 1700 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | on | on | off | glassy | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:17PM1.36m | 1:39AM1.37m | 2:08PM1.35m | 2:28AM1.33m | 2:55PM1.36m | 3:16AM1.30m | 3:41PM1.37m | 4:02AM1.28m | 4:26PM1.39m | 4:48AM1.27m | 5:10PM1.40m | 5:33AM1.27m | 5:54PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:28PM0.21m | 7:55AM0.19m | 8:20PM0.24m | 8:41AM0.22m | 9:10PM0.26m | 9:26AM0.25m | 9:59PM0.27m | 10:10AM0.27m | 10:46PM0.27m | 10:54AM0.28m | 11:32PM0.27m | 11:39AM0.29m | 00:18AM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — |
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Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
12 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 407 | 376 | 444 | 4246 | 4399 | 2725 | 2244 | 3921 | 7930 | 4356 | 2930 | 1710 | 1083 | 827 | 306 | 167 | 120 | 67 | 58 | 28 | 41 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 220 | 288 | 89 | 69 | 69 | 71 | 42 | 40 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 146 | 109 | 70 | 111 | 16 | 8 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 56 | 41 | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 14 | 15 | 55 | 159 | 416 | 1151 | 1700 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 85 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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