Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking.

We’ve got a run of surf coming up at Tora Point that starts off with some promise, then gets a bit wild, and finishes with some real potential for the experienced crew. The water temp is sitting at 55°F which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

Monday the 14th kicks things off with a solid 7ft swell from the south, period at 12 seconds, and a light cross-off breeze. That’s clean, punchy surf with proper energy behind it – the combined energy is up at (1194) so you’ll feel it. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The morning is the clear standout here. The afternoon gets a bit crossed up and loses quality.

Tuesday the 15th drops right off. We’re down to 3ft in the morning with glassy conditions, but the swell is short and weak. Not much to write home about. The afternoon is even less.

Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th are basically a write-off. Strong offshore winds, tiny swell, barely any energy. You’d be fighting the wind more than riding waves.

Friday the 18th is a no-go. Onshore wind, messy, short period swell. Leave it.

Saturday the 19th is a nice little rebound. Clean 4ft swell from the SSW with a 14-second period, light offshore breeze. The energy is solid (704) and conditions are clean. Good, fun waves for a morning session.

Sunday the 20th is similar but smaller, glassy morning but the afternoon gets a cross-on breeze.

From Monday the 21st through Tuesday the 22nd it’s mostly messy or blown out. The 22nd has a bump in size to 5ft but the period is short and the wind is on it.

Now, Wednesday the 23rd of September is a big one – but only for experts. We’re looking at a 13ft SSW groundswell, 11-second period, and clean offshore wind. The combined energy is massive at (3795). This is way too big for beginners and even intermediate surfers. Only for the hardcore crew on the right board.

Thursday the 24th of September is the same story – 13ft swell, 12-second period, even more energy (8652). Offshore wind. This is the biggest, most powerful swell of the run. If you’re an experienced charger and know the break, this could be the day. But it’s not for the faint-hearted.

Friday the 25th drops back to a more manageable 7ft from the SSE, 10-second period. Still plenty of energy (1567) and clean in the morning. Good for strong intermediates upward.

The weekend of the 26th and 27th is mixed. Saturday is blown out by strong cross-onshore winds. But Sunday the 27th has a glassy morning with 3ft SSW swell, then the afternoon sees a jump to 10ft from the SE with clean conditions. That afternoon session is another expert-only window with big energy (2852).

Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th continue the trend of solid size – 10ft and 8ft swells – but winds get gusty and the quality drops for the average surfer. The Tuesday morning still has clean offshore wind and excellent conditions for experienced surfers with an 8ft SE swell.

Bottom line: The best on offer is the Monday 14th morning for a solid, clean south swell. The absolute standout for the brave is Thursday the 24th of September – massive, clean, powerful groundswell. If you’re not an expert, stay out of the water those days.

Rusty.

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