Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
11.8° C
0.3° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 8,707 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with ESE 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 (Jul 30) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 12PM. 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 30th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 2nd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 4th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

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

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The first few days offer some clean, rideable waves, but then a big, messy swell rolls in, making it a tough call for a while. The latter part of the forecast looks like it’ll be the real payoff.

Right now, Thursday morning, we’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the ESE with a 12-second period. The wind is a fresh offshore out of the NW, so the surface is looking nice. The combined energy is moderate at 558. Thursday afternoon stays good, with a 4ft ESE swell and a lighter NNW wind, still offshore. Friday drops off quickly, with the swell fading to 3ft, and by Saturday, the whole game changes. A massive 13ft SSW swell hits, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore, making it a total mess. The wave energy is huge, at 3785, but it’s not a paddle-surfing day. Sunday the swell eases to 8ft, but the wind is still cross-shore, so the conditions are only marginal.

Now, Monday 3rd August is where things turn around. The morning brings a clean 4ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and the wind drops to a slight offshore breeze from the NW. The water temp is about average for the time of year, and the surf is clean. The energy is 752, which is solid. The afternoon goes glassy, with a 3ft swell, but it’s perfect for a cruiser session.

The standout window, however, kicks off on the morning of Thursday 6th August. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the SSE with an 11-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze from the north. The water is clean, and the energy is 1234. This is the best on offer for the first week. The morning of Friday 7th August is also a treat, with an 8ft SSE swell and a 12-second period, paired with a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is 1961, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers.

After that, the swell gets too big again. From Saturday 8th August through to Tuesday 11th August, we’re dealing with 10ft to 16ft swells, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wave energy is strong, ranging from 1981 to 7847, but the conditions are blown out.

The real diamond in the rough comes on the morning of Thursday 13th August. The swell is 8ft from the east with a long 13-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNE. The energy is 2012, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon of that same day is glassy with a 8ft E swell, making it a real treat. Friday 14th August morning also looks good, with a 6ft swell and a light offshore wind.

So, to sum it up: the best windows are the morning of Thursday 6th August for a solid, clean session, and the morning of Thursday 13th August for a bigger, more powerful wave. Keep an eye on the long-range stuff, as it’s a bit further out and less certain, but it looks promising.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
12
1.1
ESE
11
1
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.6
SE
15
4
SSW
10
4.5
SSW
13
3.5
S
12
3
S
12
2.4
SSE
11
1.8
SSE
11
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
15
4.5
SSW
14
4
S
13
3
S
12
3
S
12
3
S
12
2.4
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
418
331
251
154
116
139
3199
5988
3662
2171
1365
757
511
461
1404
7866
5445
3214
2521
2254
1504
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
25
NNW
25
NNW
35
NW
35
WNW
50
WSW
45
SSW
35
SW
15
SW
10
WNW
5
WSW
15
NNW
10
WNW
20
NNW
25
SSW
30
SSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
5
NW
Wind State
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
5:37PM1.41m
5:58AM1.26m
6:21PM1.40m
6:42AM1.26m
7:05PM1.39m
7:26AM1.27m
7:49PM1.38m
8:12AM1.29m
8:34PM1.37m
8:58AM1.31m
9:20PM1.36m
9:46AM1.35m
10:10PM1.36m
Low Tide
11:19AM0.25m
11:59PM0.26m
12:04PM0.24m
00:43AM0.25m
12:50PM0.23m
1:26AM0.24m
1:35PM0.23m
2:09AM0.23m
2:22PM0.23m
2:53AM0.22m
3:11PM0.22m
3:38AM0.21m
4:01PM0.21m
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7:24
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7:22
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5:20
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Temp °C
13
13
13
12
12
10
7
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14
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12
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9
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Feels °C
8
8
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4
4
2
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0
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8
9
5
12
10
6
0
1
-1
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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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