
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,357 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Friday (Jul 31) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 4th 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. Let’s get into it.
The first real window of decent surf kicks off Tuesday the 28th of July at Tora Point, and it’s a solid start. We’ve got a clean 6.9ft swell rolling in from the ESE with a long 13-second period, so the energy is meaty and the lines are proper. The combined energy is pumping at 1507 (moderate-strong), but this is a point break, so that long period groundswell will wrap in nicely without breaking too straight. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird. Wind is light offshore from the NNW in the morning, turning glassy in the afternoon. This is a standout for the whole outlook – excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers. The break is a point, so it’s not a beginner wave at this size (over 5ft), and it’s fairly consistent. Crowds are rare here, so you might just have it to yourself.
Wednesday the 29th stays good, just a notch down. The swell drops to 5.2-5.6ft from the ESE, with periods still holding at 12-13 seconds. The combined energy is still moderate (947-843). The wind stays offshore and clean all day, and the surf is very good.
Thursday the 30th the swell backs off to 3.6-3.9ft, still from the ESE, but the period drops to 11-12 seconds. The wind is a moderate offshore at 15 mph, keeping it clean. The conditions are good, but the energy is dropping (558-452). After that, Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August get messy. The swell direction swings and the wind gets strong and cross-onshore, turning the surf poor. You’ll want to skip that.
Now, hold on to your board, because we get a serious window on Monday the 3rd of August. Morning is glassy – zero wind – with a 5.9ft SSE swell at 12 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 1251, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is our second standout. The afternoon leans into a light offshore, still very good.
Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th go back to poor with cross-onshore winds and messy conditions, despite the swell size. Not worth it.
Then comes Thursday the 6th of August. Look, there’s an 11.5ft to 13.1ft S swell with a solid 11-second period, and the combined energy is massive (2840-6060). The wind is light, but the swell is simply too big for this break. Experts only, if you’re feeling brave, but the forecast flags it as too big. Not for the average surfer.
Friday the 7th of August is the real gem of the second week. Morning glass, light cross-offshore wind, and a 7.9ft S swell at 11 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 1514. This is excellent for experienced surfers, and the conditions are clean. This is a standout for the expert crew. The afternoon gets a bit cross-onshore, so hit the morning session.
The quality drops off again after that, with cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions through the 8th and 9th, though Sunday the 9th does have a clean morning with a 6.9ft S groundswell at 14 seconds – that’s a very long period, so it’ll be a smooth, powerful ride but with long lulls between sets. The energy is strong (1643). Worth a look for the early.
The 10th and 11th see the swell fade out, with the 11th offering only tiny, ordinary waves. By the 12th of August, a small 4.3ft ENE windswell pops up with a short 7-second period, but it’s clean and surfable.
Overall, don’t bother with the first few days of August. The standout sessions are Tuesday the 28th of July, Monday the 3rd of August, and Friday the 7th of August. Get out there.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1383 | 1442 | 1474 | 1110 | 917 | 727 | 599 | 418 | 331 | 302 | 205 | 116 | 139 | 239 | 935 | 1520 | 1980 | 1962 | 1137 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:44AM1.25m | 4:09PM1.39m | 4:29AM1.25m | 4:53PM1.40m | 5:13AM1.26m | 5:37PM1.41m | 5:58AM1.26m | 6:21PM1.40m | 6:42AM1.26m | 7:05PM1.39m | 7:26AM1.27m | 7:49PM1.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:43PM0.31m | 9:49AM0.29m | 10:29PM0.30m | 10:34AM0.27m | 11:14PM0.28m | 11:19AM0.25m | 11:59PM0.26m | 12:04PM0.24m | 00:43AM0.25m | 12:50PM0.23m | 1:26AM0.24m | 1:35PM0.23m | 2:09AM0.23m | ||||||
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 9 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -3 | -2 | 1 | -3 | -2 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 10 |
1383 | 1442 | 1474 | 1110 | 917 | 727 | 599 | 418 | 331 | 302 | 205 | 116 | 139 | 239 | 212 | 187 | 171 | 84 | 1137 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | E 11 | E 10 | E 13 | E 10 | NE 16 | NE 16 | SSE 12 |
125 | 65 | 65 | 40 | 20 | 82 | 333 | 140 | 121 | 68 | 47 | 36 | 58 | 34 | 29 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 264 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 19 | WNW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | NE 7 | SSW 10 | NE 17 | E 12 | E 12 | S 19 | NE 15 |
— | — | — | — | 10 | 34 | 45 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 27 | 35 | 13 | 34 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | N 3 | N 3 | NNE 5 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 37 | 935 | 1520 | 1980 | 1962 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 150 | 124 | 174 | 174 | 62 | 127 | 201 | 150 |
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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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