Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,949 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Tora Point.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are a write-off, so don’t even bother paddling out until Saturday the 26th. The wait will be worth it because we’ve got a solid run of clean, punchy surf coming through.
The first real chance to get wet is Saturday morning, 26 July. The wind is glassy, dead calm, and you’ll find 1.5m of swell from the S, but it’s only 8 seconds. That’s short period, so it’ll be a bit fat and weak, but it’s the first decent wave in a while. The combined energy is moderate (639). It’s a good time to get the rust off.
The standouts truly start on Monday, 27 July, and Tuesday, 28 July. Monday morning has 1.1m of ESE swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore. The energy is now moderate (518). But Tuesday is the big one. Tuesday morning is pure gold: 1.9m from the ESE, 13 seconds, and a light offshore wind from the NNW. The energy jumps to strong (1343). This is what we’ve been waiting for. Tuesday afternoon looks nearly as good, with 1.8m, glassy conditions, and that same lovely long period. It’s a bit big for beginners, but for anyone who knows what they’re doing, this is the session of the forecast.
Wednesday morning, 29 July, keeps the quality high with 1.7m, offshore wind, and strong energy (1047). The afternoon gets a bit windier, and the quality drops off after that.
We get a messy couple of days, but then Sunday, 2 August, offers another chance. The early morning has 2.2m from the S with a cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. The energy is strong (1309). This is a big one, so leave the foamies at home.
The last real highlight is Monday, 3 August. Morning has 1.4m of SE swell with a light offshore wind, and the afternoon has 1.2m with a moderate offshore breeze. Both sessions are clean.
Overall, the best of the whole run is Tuesday, 28 July. The combination of size, long period, and glassy wind is about as good as it gets for a point break like Tora Point. The water temperature is 12°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.
Stay stoked, and pick your windows carefully.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | SSW 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ENE 6 | SE 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 8 | ESE 14 | E 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 48 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 47 | 30 | 1190 | 972 | 291 | 250 | 196 | 431 | 724 | 1267 | 1274 | 1172 | 1110 | 931 | 650 | 454 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | glassy | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 00:41AM1.28m | 1:07PM1.36m | 1:28AM1.26m | 1:53PM1.36m | 2:15AM1.25m | 2:39PM1.37m | 3:00AM1.24m | 3:24PM1.38m | 3:44AM1.25m | 4:09PM1.39m | 4:29AM1.25m | 4:53PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:35PM0.27m | 6:50AM0.27m | 7:24PM0.30m | 7:35AM0.30m | 8:11PM0.32m | 8:19AM0.31m | 8:57PM0.32m | 9:04AM0.30m | 9:43PM0.31m | 9:49AM0.29m | 10:29PM0.30m | 10:34AM0.27m | 11:14PM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | NE 5 | S 9 | ESE 12 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 12 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 48 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 47 | 53 | 113 | 607 | 291 | 163 | 77 | 431 | 724 | 1267 | 1274 | 1172 | 1110 | 931 | 650 | 454 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 17 | SE 16 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | E 12 | SSE 7 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 3 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 27 | 148 | 255 | 268 | 250 | 196 | 42 | 93 | 43 | 69 | 44 | 39 | 116 | 188 | 129 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 12 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SE 17 | E 11 | E 10 | E 12 | SE 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | — | S 16 | SW 14 | — | NE 5 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 20 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 30 | 147 | 93 | 80 | 102 | 178 | 45 | 51 | 38 | — | 5 | 51 | — | 4 | 126 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | N 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NW 3 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 17 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 1190 | 972 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 61 | 212 | 172 | 172 | 115 | 61 | 174 | 1 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 124 |
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