Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
11.9° C
0.2° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, S swell with 1,218 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 7th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 7th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 7th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Tora Point.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards, but you’ll want to pick your windows carefully. The real standout is the first swell that arrives on Friday, August 7th. It’s a beauty, with a solid 6ft to 7ft groundswell out of the south, packing a very long 15-second period. The combined energy is pumping hard (2253), and you’ve got light offshore winds all day from the NNW. That’s a recipe for clean, powerful waves at this exposed point break. The water temp is sitting at 53°, which is about average for this time of year, so a good 4/3 will be your best mate.

This is a proper setup, but it’s sizeable. At 6ft, beginners might find it a bit much, and by the afternoon when it pushes to 7ft, you’ll want to be comfortable in bigger surf. With a long period like 15 seconds, the sets will be clean and well-spaced, making for an easier paddle out, but the waves will be powerful and will hold their shape well on the point.

Saturday morning is a bit of a letdown after that, with a cross-offshore wind making things less than perfect. But it cleans up beautifully by Saturday afternoon with a light offshore breeze from the NNW again, and the swell is still a fun 5ft. We drop off a bit through Sunday and Monday, so it’s worth waiting for the next pulse.

The next standout is a bit of a wildcard. On Sunday, August 16th, we’ve got a big 10ft south swell hitting with a 11-second period, and it’s glassy with a light offshore wind from the NNW. The energy is intense (2734). This is expert-only territory at that size. If you’re a confident surfer, the morning session will be firing. The afternoon goes a bit lumpy with a cross-shore, so get on it early.

After that, the wind turns nasty for a few days from the 17th through the 20th, with strong onshore winds and messy, lumpy conditions, even though there’s plenty of swell. That’s a pass.

But look at the 21st of August. Friday morning is a real gem. The swell is a solid 8ft from the south, with a good 11-second period, and you’ve got a light offshore wind from the west. It’s clean, powerful, and the energy is strong (1458). Again, that’s for experienced surfers. The crowd profile is rare, so you’ll likely have plenty of room to pick your line.

The last few days of the run clean up with a smaller, fun swell and offshore winds, a nice way to finish the 16-day window.

Tora Point is the only option in the region, and it’s a good one. The best bets are the Friday, August 7th session and the Sunday, August 16th morning for the brave, with the Friday, August 21st being another solid expert window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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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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S
15
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13
1.7
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12
1.6
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1.5
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10
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0.9
SSE
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0.8
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Energy kJ
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1567
843
652
526
360
245
170
136
151
477
493
427
268
120
138
88
61
61
128
94
Wind (km/h)
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25
NW
20
NW
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NNW
10
NNW
20
N
35
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15
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High Tide
11:31AM1.45m
11:57PM1.38m
12:27PM1.50m
00:54AM1.40m
1:24PM1.56m
1:51AM1.42m
2:21PM1.60m
2:49AM1.44m
3:19PM1.64m
3:46AM1.46m
4:16PM1.65m
4:42AM1.47m
5:12PM1.65m
Low Tide
5:49PM0.18m
6:08AM0.15m
6:46PM0.15m
7:03AM0.12m
7:44PM0.12m
7:59AM0.09m
8:43PM0.09m
8:57AM0.05m
9:41PM0.06m
9:55AM0.02m
10:38PM0.04m
10:53AM0.01m
11:34PM0.03m
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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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