Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 8,575 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a good, hard look at what’s coming down the line for Tora Point.
We’ve got a classic case of "the ocean is flexing" to start the period. A massive pulse of energy is slamming in, and the first few days are going to be for the brave and the very experienced only. The combined energy is a monstrous 9445 early on Tuesday the 1st of September, dropping but still huge. With swell heights pushing 15ft and even 13ft from the SSW, this is not beginner territory. It’s a powerful, long-period groundswell (12-13 seconds), and while the early wind is cross, the sheer size makes this a real handful. The water temp is 53°, which is about average for the time of year, so you won’t need the thickest steamer, but you’ll want your big-wave gun and your nerve.
We get a bit of a reprieve as we move into Wednesday, September 2nd. The swell drops to a still-chunky 10ft, but the direction shifts to a clean offshore breeze from the NW. Conditions get clean. The afternoon comes alive with a gentle offshore and a long, 15-second period swell. This is a proper groundswell for the point, and the energy is still cranked up (3543). This is excellent, but it’s still a big day. Only for the experienced crew.
Thursday the 3rd is a different story entirely. The swell collapses to a weak 4ft with a combined energy of just 524. It’s clean, but the power is gone. Friday and the weekend are a write-off. We’re looking at tiny, weak surf with poor conditions and strong, blowy winds. From Thursday afternoon right through the weekend, it’s flat and messy.
The good news is that we see a return of quality surf starting on Monday the 7th? No, wait, that’s a shocker. Strong winds and messy 15ft junk. Skip it. The real standout comes on Wednesday, September 9th. We have a 10ft swell from the SSE, which is bang on the optimum direction for Tora Point (optimum is SSE). The wind goes light offshore from the NNW, and the period is a solid 13 seconds. The combined energy is 3161 – that’s a lot of power, but it’s manageable for the point. This is excellent, clean, and powerful.
Another day to circle is Thursday, September 10th. It’s smaller, at 7ft, but with a fresh offshore wind from the NW, it’s clean and lined up. The energy (958) is moderate, but the quality of the wave will be high for a good surfer. Then on Friday September 11th we get a nice, clean day with a 5ft swell and a gentle offshore. It’s a solid run of good days.
Further out, we have a couple of interesting days. Wednesday, September 16th looks promising again with a 8ft swell from the SSW and a clean, gentle offshore wind. The combined energy is a hefty 3074, meaning there will be a lot of water moving. The long 15-second period means it’s a deep-water groundswell, perfect for Tora Point. It’s a long way off, so treat it as promising, not a guarantee. The surf will be powerful and for experienced surfers only.
The consistent run from Wednesday September 9th through Friday September 11th is the pick of the period. Tora Point is a point break and handles this kind of SSE swell beautifully, so I am feeling very optimistic about those days.
Stay stoked, and I'll see you in the water.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun morning, near gales from the SW by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 5 | SSW 11 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
5391 | 3503 | 2352 | 3286 | 1538 | 589 | 341 | 156 | 71 | 25 | 54 | 49 | 106 | 114 | 75 | 119 | 108 | 152 | 6851 | 3742 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:10PM1.39m | 8:34AM1.42m | 9:00PM1.39m | 9:26AM1.45m | 9:53PM1.39m | 10:19AM1.49m | 10:47PM1.39m | 11:15AM1.52m | 11:43PM1.39m | 12:12PM1.54m | 00:40AM1.40m | 1:09PM1.56m | 1:37AM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:25AM0.18m | 2:52PM0.17m | 3:14AM0.17m | 3:46PM0.16m | 4:05AM0.16m | 4:41PM0.15m | 4:58AM0.15m | 5:37PM0.14m | 5:52AM0.14m | 6:34PM0.13m | 6:49AM0.11m | 7:31PM0.11m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 1 | -3 | -1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — |
5391 | 3503 | 2352 | 3286 | 1538 | 589 | 341 | 156 | 71 | 15 | 54 | 49 | 106 | 114 | 65 | 119 | 90 | 105 | 23 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | S 17 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 9 | SSW 17 | — | — | — |
13 | 10 | 1689 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 25 | 14 | 41 | 20 | 62 | 75 | 22 | 108 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SW 18 | NE 5 | SSW 15 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 3 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NE 5 | NNW 3 | SW 5 | SSW 11 | S 11 |
— | 7 | — | 42 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 27 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 43 | 4 | 152 | 6851 | 3742 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 27 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 118 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 150 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 124 | 0 | 177 | 174 | 301 |
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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).
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