Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
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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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with 1,216 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 11th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 11th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 17th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Tora Point’s got cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Right now, we’re looking at a long quiet stretch. The first few days are only offering small, weak surf that’s not worth paddling out for. Things finally start to look up towards the end of the first week, and the real gem shows up a little over a week from now.

Monday 10 August starts off with a tiny 3 ft SSE swell, period a short 10 seconds. Combined wave energy is weak (143), and while the morning has a light NNW cross-off breeze, the surf is just surfable but very ordinary. By afternoon it drops to 3 ft and goes cross-shore, making for poor conditions.

Tuesday 11 August sees the swell bump up to 6 ft from the S in the morning, but the period is a weak 8 seconds and it’s cross-onshore, so it’s messy. The afternoon gets interesting though: 5 ft SSE swell, period 9 seconds, and glassy conditions with a 5 mph SE breeze – that’s clean, but the score is still low, so it’s not a standout.

From Wednesday 12 August through to Thursday 13 August, we’re looking at small, weak surf (2 ft to 4 ft) with poor energy (103-186) and cross-off winds. Surfable but nothing to write home about.

Friday 14 August morning brings a cleaner 6 ft ENE swell (period 7 seconds) with a NE cross-off, combined energy 377 – it’s okay, but not a standout.

Then we hit a rough patch. Saturday 15 August through to Wednesday 19 August sees increasing size but poor conditions. Swells from 6 ft to a massive 12 ft, but winds turn onshore, cross-shore, or even near-gale force (31 mph). The water gets blown out and messy. On Saturday 15 August afternoon, 8 ft E swell with onshore wind and heavy rain – not for paddling. On Sunday 16 August, 31 mph SSW winds make it a write-off. Monday 17 August has 10 ft S swell but 25 mph cross-onshore winds – honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The energy is strong (1715), but the quality is poor.

Tuesday 18 August remains marginal with 7 ft to 10 ft S swells and cross-shore winds. Energy is very strong (1027-1648), but the chop makes it a struggle.

Wednesday 19 August is big and ugly: 12 ft SSW swell with a very long 15-second period, combined energy a whopping 8823, but fresh cross-onshore winds ruin it. This is expert-only if anything, but the conditions are poor.

Now, here’s the standout. Thursday 20 August morning: Tora Point (this break is a point break, and it’s exposed to swell). We get a 7 ft S swell with a 12-second period – that’s a nice groundswell. Combined energy is 1271, so strong. And the wind? NNW at just 3 mph, offshore. That’s clean, glassy surf. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best on offer in the first week, but with size over 7 ft, it’s for experienced crew only.

Then, Friday 21 August morning is the absolute standout of the whole outlook. We’ve got a 8 ft S swell with a very long 17-second period – that’s a deep groundswell, huge energy (3426). The wind is completely glassy: 0 mph from the NW. That is as clean as it gets. For a point break like Tora Point, that long-period groundswell will wrap in beautifully, offering well-shaped, powerful waves. This is a serious session for experienced surfers. The afternoon goes onshore, so hit the morning.

After that, Saturday 22 August and Sunday 23 August drop off to smaller, more marginal swells (5 ft down to 2 ft) with light winds, but nothing compares to that Friday morning.

Monday 24 August is tiny (1 ft) with a long 14-second period – weak energy (115) and not worth it.

Tuesday 25 August sees another spike to 8 ft and 10 ft from the SSE, but it’s cross-onshore with fresh to moderate winds, so poor conditions again.

To wrap up: the true standouts are Thursday 20 August morning and, even better, Friday 21 August morning. That Friday is the pick of the bunch – glassy, long-period groundswell, and clean offshore winds. Mark your calendar.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night).

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Energy kJ
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365
470
349
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428
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434
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SW
25
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High Tide
2:21PM1.60m
2:49AM1.44m
3:19PM1.64m
3:46AM1.46m
4:16PM1.65m
4:42AM1.47m
5:12PM1.65m
5:38AM1.48m
6:07PM1.63m
6:33AM1.48m
7:01PM1.58m
7:27AM1.47m
7:54PM1.52m
Low Tide
8:43PM0.09m
8:57AM0.05m
9:41PM0.06m
9:55AM0.02m
10:38PM0.04m
10:53AM0.01m
11:34PM0.03m
11:50AM0.01m
00:29AM0.03m
12:46PM0.02m
1:22AM0.05m
1:42PM0.06m
2:14AM0.08m
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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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