Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Tora Point.

Alright, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the second half of the outlook is where the real story is. The first week or so is pretty ordinary, with only small, marginal surf. But hang tight, because from the 22nd of July onwards, things really turn on.

The first few days are a write-off for a decent surf. Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th are a mess with onshore winds and a lot of energy in the water (around 2033 on Friday morning), but it’s all poor quality. The swell is a lumpy 8ft from the ESE, but with that wind, it’s not worth paddling out. Sunday the 12th is a little better, with a clean morning and a 3ft SSW swell, but it’s small. That’s about the best we get for a while.

From Monday the 13th through to the 19th, we’re looking at surf that’s mostly under 3ft, with a few days of 4ft. The winds are mostly offshore, but the swell is just too weak. The combined energy drops right off, hitting as low as 32 on the 14th. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about.

Then we hit a dry spell. The 20th and 21st are basically flat or close to it, with tiny waves and poor conditions. The energy is weak, and the swell direction is all over the place.

Now, here’s where it gets good. From the 22nd of July, we see a proper pulse of energy. Wednesday morning the 22nd brings a solid 6ft SSW swell with a period of 14 seconds, and the wind is clean and light offshore. That’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll have plenty of punch and those long waits between sets. The combined energy is a strong 1782, and the forecast is for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is the standout window. The crowd factor is rare, so you might have it all to yourself.

Thursday the 23rd keeps the run going with a 7ft swell from the east, but the period drops to 9 seconds, so it’s a bit more of a windswell, but still clean and surfable for the experienced crew. Friday the 24th is the big one, with a 7ft ENE swell and offshore winds, and the energy is still strong at 1332. That’s expert territory—over 8ft it’s for experts only, so 7ft is the top end of what’s accessible for strong intermediates.

The weekend of the 25th and 26th holds onto the energy, with chest-to-head-high sets and clean winds, but the period stays short. It’s not the same quality as the 22nd, but it’s still a damn good run.

So, the best on offer is undoubtedly Wednesday the 22nd of July, with that long-period, clean SSW swell. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s your day. The 24th is a close second for the bigger, more powerful stuff. The water temperature is about 55°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

Alright, that’s the picture from Tora Point. Keep an eye on the 22nd.

Rusty.

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