Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the coming weeks.

The forecast period kicks off with a monster of a day on Wednesday the 19th of August, but it's not for the faint-hearted. The swell is pumping, but it's a solid 15 ft out of the south with a 14-second period, packing a massive 15117 units of energy. That's more than enough to put a few hairs on your chest, but the wind is a cross-on 16 mph, creating some chop. This is expert territory, and honestly, with that kind of power, a beach break like this might be more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers. The afternoon drops back a bit to 10 ft, but the quality is still marginal.

The standout, and I mean the real standout, is the morning of Thursday the 21st of August (Friday morning in the data). The swell is a very manageable 6 ft from the south, with a long 16-second period, that's proper groundswell energy. The wind is a light cross-off 6 mph from the NNE, and the forecast calls for clean conditions. The water is about what you'd expect for this time of year, not too hot, not too cold. This is a light breeze, clean, and the point break setup here will handle that long period groundswell beautifully. It's a solid option for experienced surfers, and the crowd profile is rare, so you might have it to yourself.

The rest of the run is a bit of a mixed bag. The 22nd and 23rd get blown out by strong NW winds, and the swell drops right off. There's a bit of a gap there with nothing really worthwhile. The 24th and 25th see a return of cleaner conditions but the swell is small and inconsistent.

Things start to look more promising again towards the end of the month. The morning of Monday the 31st of August is a beauty. You've got a 7 ft SSW swell coming in at a solid 13 seconds, with glassy conditions. The wind is a slight air from the WSW, making it clean. The energy is 1660, so moderate to strong, and it's an excellent condition for experienced surfers. The following morning of the 2nd of September also looks good, with a 8 ft SSW swell, 15-second period, light offshore wind, and clean conditions. 2450 units of energy. Another excellent one for the experienced crew.

Beyond that, the 3rd of September has a 4 ft SSW swell with a gentle offshore NW wind, looking clean and promising but we're getting into the long-range, so keep a loose grip on that one.

Overall, the window is a bit front-loaded and back-loaded. The first half of the period has a few big, messy days, but the middle of the week is where you'll find your best bets. Lock in the 21st of August (Friday morning) and the 31st of August (Monday morning) as your targets.

Rusty.

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