
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, S swell with 5,420 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with SE 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at a solid run of swell for Tora Point. We’ve got a bit of a rough start, but the second half of the week and beyond is where it really turns on.
The first couple of days are a write-off. Wednesday the 5th is a total mess with 30 km/h cross-onshore winds and a big, lumpy 13ft swell. Not worth paddling out. Thursday the 6th drops down to 6ft, but the wind is still cross-shore, making it marginal. Forget it.
The real action kicks off on Friday the 7th. Friday morning is a beauty – a 5ft south swell with a 15-second period rolling in, and a gentle offshore wind from the north. The water temperature is about average for this time of year. The energy is strong, reading 1555, and the conditions are clean. This is a standout session for experienced surfers, as the long period will make for some proper, lined-up waves at this point break. The afternoon holds up with a similar 6ft swell and moderate offshore wind.
Saturday the 8th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is a bit junky with a cross-offshore wind, but the afternoon cleans right up. A 5ft south swell with a light offshore wind from the north-northwest will provide some very good, clean waves. This is the pick of the weekend.
Sunday the 9th is a drop-off day. The swell fades to 4ft, and while the afternoon has a strong offshore wind, it’s so strong (40 km/h) that it’ll be hard to paddle into. The morning is a cross-offshore mess with rain.
Monday the 10th is another day to skip. A fresh cross-shore wind and a short-period 7ft swell from the south-southwest will make for lumpy, poor conditions.
Tuesday the 11th is a bit better. A 5ft south-southeast swell with a light cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. It’s surfable, but nothing special.
The middle of the week from Wednesday the 12th to Thursday the 13th is small. The swell drops to 4ft, but Thursday the 13th morning is glassy with a 4ft east swell. If you’re desperate for a longboard, it’s rideable, but the energy is weak at 216.
Now, Friday the 14th is a serious return of size. The morning sees a 7ft east swell, clean with a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 550. This is a good one for experienced surfers, but by the afternoon, it jumps to 10ft and gets a bit messy with a cross-onshore wind.
Saturday the 15th is a solid all-rounder. A clean 6ft south-southeast swell with light wind and a score of 577. Good conditions for a fun session.
Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th are poor again. Onshore winds and lumpy, choppy seas. The swell is there but the quality is gone.
The real standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is the week after. Tuesday the 18th morning is clean with a 6ft south-southwest swell and a light offshore wind. The energy is strong at 853. But the absolute best is Wednesday the 19th. Both the morning and afternoon have a solid 8ft south-southwest swell, a very long 10-second period, and clean conditions with barely a breath of wind. This is expert territory, with powerful, long-period groundswell. The energy is massive, hitting 1552 in the morning. Thursday the 20th morning is equally impressive, with a 8ft south swell and a clean offshore wind, with energy at 2274. This is the best window of the entire 16-day run. Just know that it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it looks absolutely pumping.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
6662 | 4454 | 4054 | 1783 | 533 | 676 | 678 | 1134 | 1324 | 670 | 573 | 459 | 360 | 255 | 212 | 176 | 651 | 602 | 493 | |
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 | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:20PM1.36m | 9:46AM1.35m | 10:10PM1.36m | 10:37AM1.40m | 11:02PM1.37m | 11:31AM1.45m | 11:57PM1.38m | 12:27PM1.50m | 00:54AM1.40m | 1:24PM1.56m | 1:51AM1.42m | 2:21PM1.60m | 2:49AM1.44m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:38AM0.21m | 4:01PM0.21m | 4:25AM0.20m | 4:54PM0.20m | 5:15AM0.18m | 5:49PM0.18m | 6:08AM0.15m | 6:46PM0.15m | 7:03AM0.12m | 7:44PM0.12m | 7:59AM0.09m | 8:43PM0.09m | |||||||
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | -1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | E 19 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | NE 6 | SSW 8 | NE 8 | SSE 14 | S 9 |
6 | 7 | 3027 | 1783 | 533 | 676 | 678 | 1134 | 1324 | 670 | 573 | 459 | 360 | 255 | 59 | 126 | 20 | 19 | 493 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 18 | SE 16 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 18 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 12 |
— | — | 12 | 91 | 363 | 279 | 235 | 225 | 268 | 119 | 69 | 31 | 31 | 101 | 212 | 176 | 10 | 22 | 72 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 16 | S 10 | SSW 11 | S 13 | S 10 | WNW 6 | S 16 | NE 14 | S 15 | NE 13 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | NE 7 | E 12 | NE 6 | SSW 14 |
— | — | — | 91 | 104 | 48 | 90 | 196 | 44 | 134 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 50 | 90 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 5 | NNE 2 | NE 5 | NNW 4 | — | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | — |
6662 | 4454 | 4054 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 55 | 1 | 96 | 19 | — | 651 | 602 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 258 | 127 | 89 | 64 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 124 | 0 | 73 | 73 | 61 |
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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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