Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, S swell with 4,552 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s 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 (Aug 19) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it.
The long-range forecast for our stretch of coast is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a serious run of swell early on, but it’s going to be messy and too big for Tora Point. After that, things drop off dramatically, and we’ll be waiting over a week for any meaningful waves to return. The standout window is right at the end of the run, so keep that in mind.
Wednesday the 19th kicks things off with a building swell. We’re looking at a solid 15ft of south swell with a 14-second period, which is a lot of juice. The combined energy is a massive 15170, but it’s just too much for this spot. The wind is cross-onshore out of the south at 25 km/h, so it’s going to be choppy and unruly. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s not going to be pretty. The afternoon drops slightly to 12ft, but still too big and lumpy. Water temp is a normal 53°F, so nothing out of the ordinary there.
Thursday the 20th sees the swell backing off fast. The morning is a weak 3ft, and the afternoon is a junky 5ft with a short 8-second period. There’s not enough energy to do anything with it. The tide is iffy, onshore winds are light, and it’s just a write-off.
Friday the 21st is the first real chance to get a surf, but it’s not a standout. The morning has 5ft of south swell, a 16-second period, and light cross-offshore winds, so it will be clean. There’s some energy in the water (1313) and it’s a step in the right direction, but it’s not the best day. The afternoon eases to 5ft, still clean, but the magic just isn't quite there.
The weekend is a bust. Saturday the 22nd is blown out with a near-gale force northwest wind hitting 50 km/h in the morning. There’s a little 3ft swell, but you won’t be able to paddle into it. Sunday the 23rd is similar, with strong winds and tiny waves. It’s not worth the effort.
Monday the 24th brings a return of some shape. The morning is a clean 5ft of SSW swell at 16 seconds, but the tide is questionable. The afternoon is the better bet, with the wind going light offshore, leaving clean 5ft surf. Still, it’s a modest, average day.
From Tuesday the 25th through to Wednesday the 2nd of September, it’s mostly poor to non-existent. We’ve got a long stretch of small or onshore slop, with strong winds on the 25th and relentless southerly winds early the next week. There are a couple of tiny windows on the 27th and 28th, but they are marginal at best. This is a barren patch, with only small, weak waves on offer. It’s a trough, and you’ll be waiting it out.
Then, we get to the real highlight. Thursday the 3rd of September is the day to circle. The forecast shows a clean 6ft of SSW groundswell with a 15-second period. The wind is forecast to be glassy, dead calm in the morning. The combined energy is a solid 1592, making it the best quality surf of the whole period. This is a point break and it’s taking that long-period swell beautifully. It’s going to be clean, powerful, and well-shaped. It’s still a bit strong for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the pick of the fortnight. The afternoon stays glassy with the same size. This is what we’ve been waiting for. It’s a long-range call, so don’t book the time off just yet, but this one looks special.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Sat morning, light winds from the NW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 14 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 13 | S 15 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
8433 | 4552 | 1886 | 344 | 252 | 835 | 1232 | 700 | 404 | 244 | 149 | 71 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 559 | 545 | 302 | 594 | 542 | 427 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:04AM1.41m | 10:29PM1.34m | 10:55AM1.38m | 11:18PM1.29m | 11:43AM1.37m | 00:07AM1.26m | 12:31PM1.36m | 00:54AM1.24m | 1:17PM1.35m | 1:39AM1.24m | 2:03PM1.36m | 2:25AM1.23m | 2:49PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:22PM0.21m | 4:41AM0.23m | 5:13PM0.25m | 5:28AM0.27m | 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 | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 13 | S 15 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
6692 | 4552 | 149 | 344 | 252 | 835 | 1232 | 700 | 404 | 244 | 149 | 71 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 559 | 545 | 302 | 594 | 542 | 427 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 9 | E 10 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSW 17 | ESE 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 14 |
45 | 399 | 96 | 53 | 196 | 354 | 26 | 64 | 31 | 8 | 11 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 16 | 32 | 33 | 157 | 38 | 13 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 11 | S 16 | SE 12 | SE 11 | E 14 | W 8 | SW 16 | S 18 | SW 17 | NNE 6 | SE 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 14 | ESE 15 | E 11 |
— | 40 | 37 | 50 | 40 | 40 | 20 | 84 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 30 | 39 | 21 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | — | SSW 14 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | — | — | NE 11 |
8433 | — | 1886 | 275 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 18 | 20 | 30 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 8 | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 89 | 89 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 159 | 159 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 72 | 159 |
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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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