Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, S swell with 8,433 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period with S 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Tora Point.
It’s a classic point break setup. We’ve got a massive slug of energy coming in, but you’ve got to be patient to find the clean stuff. The first half of the week is a mess, but there’s a golden window if you wait for it.
The water temp is sitting at 53°F, which is dead average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Tuesday the 18th is a write-off. A 15-foot swell from the SSW is getting hammered by a strong 25 mph cross-onshore wind. The wave energy is huge (4208), but it’s just a big, bumpy mess. Don’t bother.
Wednesday the 19th is the same story. A 15-foot S swell in the morning, though the wind drops a little. The afternoon eases to 12 feet, with a light cross-onshore breeze. The file says it’s too big for this break, and I reckon it’s right. It’s a point, not a big-wave spot.
Thursday the 20th is a step down. The morning has a 8-foot SSW swell with a light cross-shore wind, but it’s marginal. The swell drops to 5 feet by the afternoon, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be weak and crumbly.
Now, Friday the 21st. This is the one. The morning is pure magic. Clear skies, a light 6 mph cross-offshore wind from the north, and a 5-foot S swell with a long 15-second period. The wave energy is solid (1203). This is a groundswell with serious power. For a point, that long period will wrap in beautifully, giving you long, clean walls. The light offshore wind will keep it glassy. This is the session for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets even better, with a 4-foot SSW swell and a true offshore wind from the NNW. It’s gentle, clean, and buttery. This is the best the whole 16-day forecast has to offer.
Saturday the 22nd is a total no-go. The swell drops to 3 feet, but the wind cranks up to a screaming 31 mph offshore. That’s a near gale. You won’t be able to paddle out, and the wave energy is tiny (209). A total waste.
The rest of the week into the next is a mix of small, weak swells and clean but wind-affected conditions. Sunday the 23rd is tiny, just 1 foot. Monday the 24th sees a small bump of 6 feet from the SSW, but the wind is cross-off, and the quality is marginal. We’re in a lull.
Moving into the second week, there’s not much to shout about. The surf stays small, mostly under 3 feet, with clean conditions but very low energy.
Then we get a flicker of hope on Friday the 28th of August. A 3-foot SSW swell with a 13-second period and a moderate offshore wind from the NNW. It’s clean, but the wave energy is low (326). It’s surfable, but nothing special.
The real next chance is a long way off, on the 2nd of September. Wednesday morning looks promising with a 5-foot S swell, a 9-second period, and a dead calm offshore wind. The wave energy is moderate (436). It’s clean and should offer some fun, punchy waves. The afternoon though, the swell jumps to 7 feet from the S with a 13-second period, but the wind goes cross-shore. That’s a lot of power (1640), and the tide could be a factor. For a point, that long period groundswell is good, but the cross-shore wind might make it tricky to find the perfect line.
To be honest, the only true standout is Friday the 21st of August. The rest of the 16-day window is a mix of too big, too small, or just plain messy. The Friday session is the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 14 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 13 | S 15 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 13 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
4114 | 5859 | 8433 | 4552 | 1690 | 1635 | 304 | 822 | 1123 | 581 | 397 | 195 | 149 | 73 | 33 | 33 | 165 | 953 | 313 | 635 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:38PM1.40m | 10:04AM1.41m | 10:29PM1.34m | 10:55AM1.38m | 11:18PM1.29m | 11:43AM1.37m | 00:07AM1.26m | 12:31PM1.36m | 00:54AM1.24m | 1:17PM1.35m | 1:39AM1.24m | 2:03PM1.36m | 2:25AM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:53AM0.18m | 4:22PM0.21m | 4:41AM0.23m | 5:13PM0.25m | 5:28AM0.27m | 6:01PM0.29m | 6:14AM0.30m | 6:49PM0.31m | 6:59AM0.32m | 7:35PM0.32m | 7:44AM0.32m | 8:21PM0.32m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | -2 | -2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | — | S 15 | S 15 | ESE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 13 | S 15 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 |
61 | — | 6361 | 4552 | 230 | 240 | 304 | 822 | 1123 | 581 | 397 | 195 | 149 | 73 | 30 | 15 | 165 | 953 | 313 | 635 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | SE 14 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | E 12 | ESE 14 |
33 | — | 29 | 363 | 38 | 406 | 158 | 350 | 28 | 64 | 40 | 9 | 16 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 11 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 12 | S 16 | — | SE 12 | ESE 11 | W 8 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 18 | — | SE 14 | — |
— | — | — | 55 | 24 | 67 | 40 | 41 | 52 | 132 | — | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | 4 | 32 | — | 8 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 14 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 2 | W 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 2 |
4114 | 5859 | 8433 | — | 1690 | 1635 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 34 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 258 | 258 | 127 | 124 | 79 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 118 | 124 | 169 | 150 | 0 | 159 | 61 | 0 | 61 |
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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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