
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 6,058 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) 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 0.7m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cookin' at Tora Point. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but there's some serious potential hiding in there if you're patient. The first few days are pretty ordinary, with a small, weak swell (67) on Tuesday the 14th under a fresh offshore wind, but at just 1.0ft, there's nothing to write home about. Wednesday and Thursday stay small and clean but underwhelming.
Then things get interesting. Friday the 17th is the big one, and it's a proper standout. We've got a solid 12ft swell rolling in from the SSW, with a long 13-second period. This is serious groundswell, packing a massive wallop of energy (4986). Now, the morning has a light cross-shore wind which won't be perfect, but the real magic is Friday afternoon. The wind drops to glassy, dead calm, and the swell is still a meaty 10ft with 12-second intervals. The file says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and I'm telling you, this is a session for the crew who know what they're doing. That size is strictly for experts only at Tora Point. Be ready for a heavy, powerful wave.
Saturday the 18th cleans up a bit with a smaller 5ft ESE swell (998 energy) and a light offshore wind in the morning. It's a much more manageable size for the average surfer, and it'll be clean. A quality option if Friday was too much.
Looking further out, Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st both have excellent mornings. Monday delivers a 6ft SSW swell with a very long 15-second period under glassy conditions (2200 energy). Tuesday offers a 5ft SE swell, also glassy (1309 energy). Both of these are for experienced surfers due to the size and power, but the conditions will be pristine.
The second week settles down. From Wednesday the 22nd through to the 29th, the swell drops but there's a consistent run of clean, surfable waves from the ESE and SE, mostly in the 2ft to 4ft range under light to moderate offshore winds. It's not pumping, but it's way better than the flat spell we're in now. Keep an eye on the 28th and 29th for a small but clean bump in size. It's a promising, if less certain, run of fun small-wave days.
So, to sum it up: the wait is worth it. Friday the 17th afternoon is the absolute standout for the big-wave hunters. Saturday morning the 18th is your best bet for a clean, fun-sized session. The rest is a slow build and then a mellow, clean finish.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | ENE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 | E 14 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SSW 20 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 15 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
83 | 27 | 19 | 55 | 46 | 43 | 35 | 107 | 263 | 582 | 4271 | 2124 | 863 | 785 | 742 | 865 | 1224 | 904 | 1212 | 1254 | 2383 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:04AM1.48m | 4:34PM1.69m | 5:01AM1.50m | 5:31PM1.71m | 5:59AM1.50m | 6:28PM1.70m | 6:55AM1.50m | 7:24PM1.67m | 7:52AM1.48m | 8:20PM1.61m | 8:48AM1.46m | 9:14PM1.54m | 9:43AM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:59PM0.04m | 10:13AM0.01m | 10:58PM0.01m | 11:11AM-0.01m | 11:56PM-0.01m | 12:09PM-0.02m | 00:53AM-0.01m | 1:07PM-0.02m | 1:49AM0.00m | 2:04PM0.01m | 2:43AM0.03m | 3:01PM0.06m | 3:36AM0.07m | 3:57PM0.11m | |||||||
— | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
— | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 14 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | SSW 12 | S 10 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | ESE 12 | SSW 15 | S 14 |
83 | 22 | 18 | 55 | 46 | 43 | 20 | 107 | 263 | 582 | 715 | 2124 | 539 | 785 | 742 | 486 | 697 | 505 | 184 | 1254 | 2383 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 13 | E 10 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | — | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 20 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSW 16 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
29 | 18 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 35 | 18 | 24 | 60 | — | 870 | 863 | 165 | 94 | 865 | 357 | 277 | 273 | 125 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 9 | NE 10 | — | — | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 23 | — | — | — | SSW 19 | — | SE 11 |
5 | 27 | 8 | 5 | 26 | 36 | 21 | 29 | 8 | 4 | — | — | 85 | 48 | 206 | — | — | — | 210 | — | 45 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | — | WNW 3 | N 3 | NW 3 | W 3 | SW 3 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 |
26 | 7 | 5 | 7 | — | 3 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 4271 | — | — | — | — | 465 | 1224 | 904 | 1212 | 821 | 267 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 61 | 61 | 72 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 127 | 27 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
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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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