Tora Point surf break

Tora Point surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 08 Apr 2026 NZST
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Tora Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
15.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 7.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 9th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 12th Apr)23ft (7.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 12th Apr)23ft (7.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wed
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
0
1
2
1
1
2
0
0
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.8
ENE
2.1
ENE
4.5
ENE
4
ENE
1.9
E
2
ENE
1.5
ENE
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)9999910101010791013111091413131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)68831835228926527627127149228264737154864843787367302281206141101
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
10
NNW
10
WSW
10
SSE
10
ENE
15
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
45
E
35
WSW
30
NW
30
NW
20
NNW
30
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
5
NNW
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffcrossoncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crossoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:58PM
1.36
10:24AM
1.24
10:43PM
1.35
11:09AM
1.22
11:29PM
1.33
11:53AM
1.21
12:14AM
1.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:21AM
0.30
4:29PM
0.33
5:06AM
0.31
5:13PM
0.34
5:50AM
0.31
5:57PM
0.33
6:34AM
0.31
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wed
15
Sunrise-6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:48-
Sunset--5:55--5:54--5:52--5:52--5:50--5:49--5:46
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
---------25443-1---1-5
Temp. °C182120171615151919181719182019171817151515
Feels °C (?)141817151414151616161515161516141313121312
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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.

Tora Point is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Upper Hutt. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Upper Hutt. Upper Hutt has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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