Tora Point surf break

Tora Point surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 20 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Tora Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
16.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tora Point this week:

The surf forecast for Tora Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 12 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 20th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 23rd Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 23rd Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, calm by Tue night).

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thu
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
3
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.7
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.7
SSW
2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.1
S
0.8
S
1.2
SSW
1.4
S
0.9
SSW
0.7
SE
0.5
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)1110106111110914710108847881099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4011431008829172424858416183443517371581899460555532
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
5
WNW
5
ENE
15
E
35
NNW
40
NW
15
SSW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
SE
10
NNW
10
NW
25
SSW
10
SSW
5
E
20
ENE
15
NNE
15
N
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
on
crossglassonoffoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:55AM
1.45
8:19PM
1.38
8:44AM
1.45
9:09PM
1.42
9:35AM
1.44
10:01PM
1.45
10:28AM
1.43
10:55PM
1.48
11:23AM
1.42
11:51PM
1.51
12:19PM
1.41
12:48AM
1.54
1:16PM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:41AM
0.15
2:14PM
0.16
2:32AM
0.14
3:02PM
0.14
3:25AM
0.13
3:52PM
0.13
4:19AM
0.12
4:43PM
0.13
5:15AM
0.12
5:35PM
0.13
6:12AM
0.12
6:30PM
0.13
7:09AM
0.12
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thu
26
Sunrise-6:46--6:47--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52-
Sunset--8:15--8:14--8:13--8:10--8:09--8:07--8:07
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C182223141618162218151716142016131617132324
Feels °C (?)14182011131591714131514121811101313102121
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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 12 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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