Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
13.0°C
0.1° 

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 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, S swell with 861 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with S 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 Wednesday (Oct 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 21st Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 22nd Oct)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 24th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the NW by Mon night).

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
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Saturday
24
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
11
1.5
S
14
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
6
1.2
SSW
14
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
12
1
S
10
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
456
291
849
484
222
92
83
35
631
694
409
206
156
134
237
84
46
25
25
38
36
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
20
SSW
10
N
5
SSW
5
S
5
SSW
5
S
15
E
10
NNW
15
N
15
NW
25
NW
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NNW
30
NW
45
NW
40
NW
40
NW
25
SW
10
NE
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-off
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glassy
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
1:44PM1.32m
2:09AM1.22m
2:30PM1.32m
2:55AM1.25m
3:17PM1.34m
3:42AM1.30m
4:05PM1.36m
4:30AM1.36m
4:55PM1.39m
5:20AM1.43m
5:46PM1.41m
6:11AM1.50m
6:39PM1.44m
Low Tide
8:03PM0.30m
8:13AM0.30m
8:47PM0.27m
9:01AM0.27m
9:32PM0.24m
9:50AM0.23m
10:18PM0.21m
10:42AM0.19m
11:06PM0.17m
11:36AM0.15m
11:56PM0.14m
12:30PM0.10m
00:49AM0.11m
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Temp °C
17
15
12
16
18
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14
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20
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Feels °C
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18
12
14
9
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9
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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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