Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Tora Point.

We’ve got a long stretch ahead, and honestly, the first few days are pretty flat or blown out. The water’s sitting at 55°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than average for this time of year – nothing wild, but a bit of a treat. The real action doesn’t kick in until later in the first week, and the standout window shapes up toward the end of the second week.

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th are a write-off. You’ve got a bit of swell but the wind is up and the quality is poor. Not worth paddling out.

Monday 7th sees a jump in size – 7ft to 8ft from the S and SSE – but with onshore winds and a short, weak period of 7 seconds, it’s just a messy, blown-out wall. The combined swell energy peaks at 654 (moderate) but with that wind, it’s not surfable.

Tuesday 8th is still marginal. Swell around 8ft from the ESE, period 9 seconds, but cross-on and onshore breezes make for bumpy conditions. The energy jumps to 1197 (strong) but the quality isn’t there.

Wednesday 9th finally sees a shift. Morning brings clean, cross-off winds from the N, with 5ft ESE swell (8-second period). Energy is moderate at 383, but the light breeze keeps it tidy. Afternoon gets even better: 4ft ESE, light offshore from the NNW, clean faces. This is the first real window for a decent session – small but fun.

Thursday 10th drops right off. Only 2ft with a weak 57 energy and strong winds. Not worth it.

Friday 11th is where it starts to pump. Morning kicks off with 10ft from the SSW, 9-second period, moderate offshore NW wind. Energy is a solid 1639 (strong). This one is for experienced surfers only – over 8ft so it’s expert territory. Clean, powerful, and the offshore wind will hold it open. This is a standout if you’ve got the skill.

Saturday 12th gets huge by the afternoon – 15ft from the SSW, 16-second period, energy at a massive 13209 (very strong). But it’s cross-onshore and choppy. That’s too big for Tora Point and the wind is messy. Kite surfers might have a look, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go.

Sunday 13th is still big – 12ft in the morning, 10ft in the afternoon – but the wind shifts offshore and light. The afternoon session with 10ft SSW, 14-second period, and light NNW offshore is clean and powerful. Energy is 3033 (very strong). Again, expert only, but this is another peak day.

Monday 14th stays oversized with 13ft and 12ft from the S, cross-off wind but strong. Too big and windy for a good time at this break.

Tuesday 15th delivers a gem. Morning brings 7ft from the S, 11-second period, glassy conditions with a slight SE breeze. Energy is 1404 (strong). This is within the sweet spot for experienced surfers – clean, long-period groundswell, and that glassy surface makes it a standout. Crowds are rare here, so you might have it to yourself.

Wednesday 16th fades. 6ft from the S, cross-off wind but dropping. Later in the day the wind turns onshore and it gets choppy.

Thursday 17th is barely surfable – 2ft with light offshore wind but very weak energy. Only for the desperate.

Friday 18th sees another spike to 10ft and 12ft from the SSW, but with onshore winds and choppy conditions. Not recommended.

Saturday 19th is the best of the later run. Morning brings 6ft from the SSW, 10-second period, clean with a light cross-off N breeze. Energy at 778 (moderate). Afternoon holds 6ft from the SW, 9-second period, clean again. This is a solid, fun size for most surfers, clean conditions, and rare crowds. A good way to wrap the forecast period.

Sunday 20th is massive again – 16ft and 25ft from the SSW with strong offshore winds. Energy is off the charts (12407 and 31930). That’s pure chaos. Offshore wind will hold it up but it’s way too big for this spot.

The standouts: Without a doubt, Friday 11th morning and Tuesday 15th morning are the ones to circle on the calendar. The 11th has size and power for experts, while the 15th brings glassy conditions and a clean, long-period swell that makes paddling out easier and waves more shaped. Tora Point is a point break, so long-period groundswell works well here. Crowds are rare, which is a bonus.

Rusty.

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