Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board. Rusty here.

The next two weeks are a real mixed bag for Tora Point. We start with a big pulse of swell that's way too much for the break, then a long flat spell before things get interesting again in the middle of the month.

The big news is that the surf window kicks off right away, but Tuesday morning, 1st September is a write-off. We've got a solid 12ft SSW swell rolling in with a messy cross-onshore breeze. The wave energy is huge, but the conditions are just poor. By Tuesday afternoon, things clean up dramatically. The wind drops to a light cross-offshore, the swell pushes 13ft from the SSW, and the period stretches out to 13 seconds. This is a lot of water moving around. The wave energy reading is massive, but honestly, that size is only for the brave. It’s too big for most of us.

Wednesday, 2nd September still has plenty of size on offer with 10ft SSW swell, but the wind is a moderate cross-offshore and the period is very long at 17 seconds. At a point break like Tora Point, that long period is actually a good thing, shaping the swell up nicely, but the energy is still high and it's a serious session. The crowds are rare here, which is a bonus for such a powerful day.

Then the ocean shuts down. From Thursday, 3rd September all the way through to Monday, 7th September, it’s either flat or just too messy. A few tiny, weak 2ft to 2ft swells show up over the weekend, but the energy is laughable. You’ll be scratching for anything.

The first true standout window hits on Tuesday, 8th September. The morning is absolute gold. We get a clean 8ft SSW swell with a period of 11 seconds, but the wind is glassy. That is the definition of a perfect setup at a point break. The wave energy reading is solid, so there's plenty of power, but it’s manageable for experienced surfers. This is the session to circle on your calendar. The afternoon holds a smaller 6ft swell, but a light cross-onshore wind messes with it a little.

Wednesday, 9th September is still a solid option with a clean and gentle offshore wind. Expect consistent knee-to-waist high waves from the S around 4ft.

Another potential long-range standout is Tuesday, 15th September. The morning sees a solid 8ft S swell with a light cross-offshore wind. The energy readings are climbing back up into the four digits, so there’s real power. The afternoon is similar, with an 8ft SSW swell. This is promising for experienced surfers, but remember it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the charts.

For the experts, Tuesday the 8th is the call. For the rest of us, Wednesday the 9th offers the best opportunity for a clean, fun session without the heavy size.

Keep an eye on the ocean. It’s a classic spring pattern of feast or famine here.

Rusty.

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