Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Tora Point.

It’s a classic point break setup. We’ve got a massive slug of energy coming in, but you’ve got to be patient to find the clean stuff. The first half of the week is a mess, but there’s a golden window if you wait for it.

The water temp is sitting at 53°F, which is dead average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Tuesday the 18th is a write-off. A 15-foot swell from the SSW is getting hammered by a strong 25 mph cross-onshore wind. The wave energy is huge (4208), but it’s just a big, bumpy mess. Don’t bother.

Wednesday the 19th is the same story. A 15-foot S swell in the morning, though the wind drops a little. The afternoon eases to 12 feet, with a light cross-onshore breeze. The file says it’s too big for this break, and I reckon it’s right. It’s a point, not a big-wave spot.

Thursday the 20th is a step down. The morning has a 8-foot SSW swell with a light cross-shore wind, but it’s marginal. The swell drops to 5 feet by the afternoon, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be weak and crumbly.

Now, Friday the 21st. This is the one. The morning is pure magic. Clear skies, a light 6 mph cross-offshore wind from the north, and a 5-foot S swell with a long 15-second period. The wave energy is solid (1203). This is a groundswell with serious power. For a point, that long period will wrap in beautifully, giving you long, clean walls. The light offshore wind will keep it glassy. This is the session for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets even better, with a 4-foot SSW swell and a true offshore wind from the NNW. It’s gentle, clean, and buttery. This is the best the whole 16-day forecast has to offer.

Saturday the 22nd is a total no-go. The swell drops to 3 feet, but the wind cranks up to a screaming 31 mph offshore. That’s a near gale. You won’t be able to paddle out, and the wave energy is tiny (209). A total waste.

The rest of the week into the next is a mix of small, weak swells and clean but wind-affected conditions. Sunday the 23rd is tiny, just 1 foot. Monday the 24th sees a small bump of 6 feet from the SSW, but the wind is cross-off, and the quality is marginal. We’re in a lull.

Moving into the second week, there’s not much to shout about. The surf stays small, mostly under 3 feet, with clean conditions but very low energy.

Then we get a flicker of hope on Friday the 28th of August. A 3-foot SSW swell with a 13-second period and a moderate offshore wind from the NNW. It’s clean, but the wave energy is low (326). It’s surfable, but nothing special.

The real next chance is a long way off, on the 2nd of September. Wednesday morning looks promising with a 5-foot S swell, a 9-second period, and a dead calm offshore wind. The wave energy is moderate (436). It’s clean and should offer some fun, punchy waves. The afternoon though, the swell jumps to 7 feet from the S with a 13-second period, but the wind goes cross-shore. That’s a lot of power (1640), and the tide could be a factor. For a point, that long period groundswell is good, but the cross-shore wind might make it tricky to find the perfect line.

To be honest, the only true standout is Friday the 21st of August. The rest of the 16-day window is a mix of too big, too small, or just plain messy. The Friday session is the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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