
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 8,031 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with SE 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our little slice of the coast. Let’s see what’s on the menu.
Alright, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up. The first few days are a washout, nothing to get excited about, but there’s a couple of very clear windows where it’s going to be absolutely worth paddling out. The main event is a solid groundswell that rolls in mid-week, but the winds are going to be a problem for a few days. The real standout is the clean, glassy morning on the 9th, and a fantastic, long-period pulse on the 7th for the experienced crew.
Let’s start with the good stuff. Monday afternoon, August 3rd, is the first chance we get. Tora Point is looking clean with a moderate offshore breeze out of the NNW at 12 mph. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the SSW, with a period of 12 seconds - that’s proper groundswell energy. The water is a nippy 53°, which is bang on average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 792. It’s a great session for a beginner or someone looking to get a few easy ones, and with crowds being rare, you’ll have the place to yourself.
Now, hold on to your boardies, because Tuesday and Wednesday are a write-off. We’ve got a massive pulse of swell on the 4th and 5th, pushing 13 ft to 16 ft from the SSW and S, with combined energy readings in the thousands (8045 on Tuesday morning). But the wind is a strong, nasty cross-onshore, making it a complete mess. That’s not for paddling, that’s for kite surfers if anything.
The next big moment hits on Friday morning, August 7th. Tora Point has a very long-period S swell at 6 ft, coming in at 16 seconds, with a clean offshore N wind at 9 mph. The combined energy is strong at 1906. This is an expert-only wave, over 5 ft, with a deep, powerful pulse. It’s going to be a beautiful, ordered line-up at the point, but the long period means it’ll be shifty and fast. For the experienced surfer, this is the pick of the bunch.
The conditions stay clean through the weekend but the size drops. Saturday morning, August 8th, is a ripper, with a 5 ft S swell at 11 seconds and a gentle offshore NW breeze. The energy is moderate at 691. It’s very clean, but that long period on the 7th was something special.
Then we get the absolute gem. Sunday morning, August 9th. The wind goes glassy. Dead calm. As good as it gets. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the SSE with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a light 337. This is a classic, playful, clean session for everyone. It’s not a beast, but it’s beautiful. The afternoon turns sloppy with a cross-onshore, so get up early.
After that, the surf goes small and the wind turns messy. There’s a long gap of poor-quality surf from the 10th through to the 16th, with small, weak swells and onshore or cross winds. It’s a flat spell, and there’s nothing to recommend.
However, there’s a final flicker of life. Monday, August 17th, shows a return of clean conditions. A moderate offshore NNW wind at 12 mph, with a 4 ft swell from the ENE. The energy is low at 298, but it’s clean. It’s a small, rideable wave, nothing special, but a good sign.
Stay stoked, and check the buoys before you go.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue morning, light winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
482 | 2133 | 8031 | 5971 | 6776 | 4529 | 4268 | 1751 | 883 | 527 | 314 | 1585 | 1002 | 888 | 655 | 466 | 346 | 294 | 301 | 166 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:34PM1.37m | 8:58AM1.31m | 9:20PM1.36m | 9:46AM1.35m | 10:10PM1.36m | 10:37AM1.40m | 11:02PM1.37m | 11:31AM1.45m | 11:57PM1.38m | 12:27PM1.50m | 00:54AM1.40m | 1:24PM1.56m | 1:51AM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:53AM0.22m | 3:11PM0.22m | 3:38AM0.21m | 4:01PM0.21m | 4:25AM0.20m | 4:54PM0.20m | 5:15AM0.18m | 5:49PM0.18m | 6:08AM0.15m | 6:46PM0.15m | 7:03AM0.12m | 7:44PM0.12m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 14 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 4 | -4 | -4 | -3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | E 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | SE 19 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
482 | 2133 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 3213 | 1751 | 778 | 527 | 314 | 1585 | 1002 | 888 | 655 | 466 | 346 | 294 | 301 | 166 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — | SE 19 | SE 18 | SE 16 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SE 10 | S 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | E 12 | SSE 12 |
180 | 61 | — | — | — | 14 | 12 | 93 | 356 | 326 | 256 | 225 | 168 | 95 | 36 | 41 | 37 | 35 | 11 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | NE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 10 | NE 14 | NE 14 | E 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | E 12 |
130 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 51 | 60 | 200 | 96 | 196 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NNE 3 | — | NNE 3 | — | SSE 6 |
8 | 177 | 8031 | 5971 | 6776 | 4529 | 4268 | — | 883 | 445 | — | — | 17 | 119 | 44 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 77 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 73 | 252 | 290 | 258 | 127 | 172 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 1 |
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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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