Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
11.6° C
0.3° 

Tora Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tora Point surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, S swell with 2,275 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 24th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 24th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 27th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with the full outlook for Tora Point. We've got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way over the next couple of weeks, but there are a couple of moments that will really get the stoke going.

First off, the water temperature is at 53°, which is right about bang average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.

Looking at the overall pattern, we start with a bit of a false dawn. This Friday afternoon (the 21st) we’ve got a clean 5ft S swell with a 13-second period and a light cross-off breeze. The combined swell energy is moderate (971). It’ll be a nice intro for the weekend warriors, especially beginners as it's a fairly consistent point break with rare crowds, but don't get too used to it.

The weekend itself is a write-off. Saturday through Sunday is blown out by strong NW winds, dropping the swell to under 3ft. It’s pretty much unsurfable for paddle surfing, so maybe leave the board in the car.

Now, here's the standout you've been waiting for. Monday the 24th is the pick of the entire outlook. We’ve got a solid SSW groundswell pushing in at 8ft on the morning and 7ft in the afternoon, with a period of 13 seconds. The wind goes light offshore from the NW, which will leave it glassy and clean. The combined energy is very strong (1860 on the morning). This is a proper session. Be warned though, at over 8ft in the morning, this is for experienced surfers only. The afternoon should be a little more manageable for strong intermediates, but still a hefty wave.

Tuesday the 25th backs off a bit to the 4ft to 4ft range, but the afternoon session sees a long-period 14-second SSW swell with light offshore breezes. That'll be a much more user-friendly option with moderate combined energy (574). It’ll be clean and fun.

Moving into the mid-week, Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th hold some size but the wind picks up. Wednesday morning still sees clean 4ft SSW swell with a very long 15-second period and gentle offshore winds, combined energy at 842. The afternoon gets a fresher breeze though, making it a bit bumpy. Thursday sees the swell bump up again to 5ft, but the cross-off wind makes it a little less appealing.

The following Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th look cleaner again with moderate offshore winds, but the swell is smaller, dropping from 6ft down to just 3ft. It's okay, but nothing to write home about.

After that, the first few days of September look pretty average. There is a spike for September 3rd (Thursday) with a 10ft S swell, but that’s massive and the winds are strong and cross-off, making it a tricky, maybe even dangerous prospect. Then things drop off again. The last real highlight in this long-range window is Saturday the 5th, with a clean but small 3ft SSW groundswell and gentle winds. It’ll be a fun little session for a log or a fish.

To be honest, if you're looking for the one to circle, it's Monday the 24th of August. That's the big one. The long period and solid size, with glassy offshore winds, will have Tora Point (New Zealand) absolutely reeling.

Stay safe, watch for the sets.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NW by Wed night).

Fri
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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3
3
0
0
0
0
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4
4
1
2
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
ESE
13
1
SSW
8
2.4
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
17
2
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
775
480
295
191
100
33
33
140
1828
1525
559
303
557
394
786
856
1434
986
1217
1934
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
25
NW
50
NW
45
NW
45
NW
50
NW
35
WNW
30
WNW
10
NNW
10
NW
30
NW
20
WNW
10
N
25
NW
15
NW
30
NW
40
NW
35
NW
30
NW
20
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
00:07AM1.26m
12:31PM1.36m
00:54AM1.24m
1:17PM1.35m
1:39AM1.24m
2:03PM1.36m
2:25AM1.23m
2:49PM1.36m
3:09AM1.24m
3:34PM1.38m
3:54AM1.25m
4:19PM1.39m
Low Tide
6:01PM0.29m
6:14AM0.30m
6:49PM0.31m
6:59AM0.32m
7:35PM0.32m
7:44AM0.32m
8:21PM0.32m
8:29AM0.30m
9:07PM0.31m
9:14AM0.28m
9:52PM0.29m
10:00AM0.26m
10:37PM0.26m
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6:58
6:56
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6:52
6:50
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5:40
5:42
5:43
5:44
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5:45
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Temp °C
13
10
14
14
14
14
13
10
13
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12
17
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Feels °C
10
6
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5
5
4
5
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11
10
6
14
15
8
11
9
7
8
9
7
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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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