Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
12.8°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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 5,755 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 12th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 12th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 12th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up over the next couple of weeks down at Tora Point. This is a classic point break that’s exposed to the swell, and it’s a beginner-friendly wave when it’s working. Right now, we’ve got a bit of a weird mix on the horizon, so let’s get into it.

The pattern starts off with some size but the conditions are messy. On Saturday, September 12th, the morning has a 7ft SSW swell but the wind is on it, making things marginal. The afternoon gets bigger, jumping to 12ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, but that’s honestly too much juice for this break – the combined swell energy is pumping at 5237 (moderate to strong), and it’s going to be a washing machine. Not the move.

Sunday September 13th sees the swell drop to 7ft in the morning with cross winds, still not clean. Afternoon has a 10ft SSW swell but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. No good.

Now, Monday September 14th is where things get interesting. The morning offers a 6ft S swell with a 12-second period and *glassy* conditions – that’s a major positive. The wind is light from the north at 5 km/h (3 mph), completely offshore. This is a standout session for experienced surfers because the combined energy is 1045 (moderate), the direction is from the south which is close to Tora Point’s optimum of SSE, and it’s going to be clean. This is the pick of the first week.

Tuesday September 15th morning has a tiny 3ft S swell and glassy conditions, but it’s pretty weak. For the rest of that week, the swell drops right off. From Wednesday September 16th through to the end of the 20th, the waves stay well under 3ft, and the wind is either howling offshore at 40 km/h (25 mph) or it’s onshore and messy. There’s a long dry spell here with nothing worth paddling out for.

Looking into the second week, things start to perk up again. On Tuesday September 22nd, the morning has a 3ft S swell with an 11-second period and a light offshore breeze from the north at 5 km/h (3 mph) – clean and surfable, but small.

Then on Friday September 25th, the morning has a 6ft SSW swell with a short 7-second period, but the wind is offshore from the NNW at 10 km/h (6 mph). The combined energy is 772 (moderate). It’s clean and should offer some fun, punchy little waves.

The real highlight of the long-range comes on Saturday September 26th and Sunday September 27th. Saturday morning has a 7ft SSW swell with an 8-second period, light offshore wind, and a combined energy of 943 (moderate). It’s clean and has some push. But Sunday September 27th morning is the standout: a 8ft S swell with a 9-second period, *glassy* conditions, and a combined energy of 1082 (moderate). The water temp is about 55°F, which feels pretty normal for this time of year, with only a small anomaly of 1°F. This is a session for experienced surfers only – that’s 8ft of clean, glassy groundswell at Tora Point. It’s going to be a ripper, but it’s for the big boys.

Remember, Tora Point can get a bit of a crew, but crowds are rare here, so you should have plenty of room.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the NW by Wed morning).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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SSW
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14
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S
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2018
5237
3974
1679
3166
1463
1045
449
360
126
99
53
33
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37
51
44
112
75
561
1204
Wind (km/h)
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10
S
10
N
10
SW
15
SSW
5
NNW
5
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10
ESE
5
NW
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15
NNW
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High Tide
5:44PM1.52m
6:09AM1.46m
6:36PM1.48m
7:01AM1.46m
7:27PM1.43m
7:51AM1.45m
8:17PM1.39m
8:41AM1.43m
9:07PM1.34m
9:29AM1.41m
9:56PM1.30m
10:18AM1.39m
10:44PM1.27m
Low Tide
11:31AM0.06m
00:03AM0.09m
12:25PM0.08m
00:53AM0.11m
1:19PM0.11m
1:42AM0.15m
2:11PM0.15m
2:30AM0.19m
3:01PM0.19m
3:18AM0.23m
3:51PM0.23m
4:04AM0.27m
4:39PM0.27m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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