Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's comin' down the line for Tora Point. This is a dedicated point break that's exposed to the south swell, but the real secret is its need for a bit of north-west in the wind to clean it up. The water temp is sittin' around 53°, which is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

The next 16 days start with a bit of a wait. There's nothing worth paddling out for right this second, but the wait isn't long. The first real opportunity rolls in on Monday afternoon, August 24th. We've got a solid 7ft swell from the SSW, with a moderate 13-second period, packing a heap of energy (1509). That's a decent push, and with a firm NW wind blowing offshore, it's gonna be clean and lined up. This is a good spot for a beginner, but at 7ft it's getting a bit meaty for the absolute first-timers. This is a solid, trustworthy session.

The standout period, and the one you really want to pencil in, is Thursday, August 27th. The morning session sees a big jump in size and energy. We're looking at an 8ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, and the energy reading is a massive 3543. That's a serious ocean. The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the ENE. Look, this is a point break, so that long period groundswell is gonna wrap in beautifully, giving you those long, drawing lines. The size does push it into expert-only territory for the morning, but it's the best quality on offer. The afternoon drops to a still-juicy 8ft from the S with a 16-second period (2787 energy) and a cross-off breeze, still very clean.

The following week has a couple of interesting calls, but they're less certain. Tuesday, September 1st, the morning looks promising with a big 12ft SSW swell and a clean NW offshore wind, but the file warns the swell might be too big for the break itself. That's a big one, only for the brave and experienced. Saturday, September 5th is another one to watch, with another 13ft pulse from the SSE, but again, the note says it's likely too big. The wind is light and clean, though, so if you're a charger, keep an eye on that one.

Outside of those windows, the rest of the period is a bit of a mixed bag. The end of the first week sees the swell drop off into the 3ft range, and the second week has a lot of stronger winds and smaller, choppier surf. There's a glassy little 2ft wave on Monday morning, September 7th, with a 10-second period and no wind at all, which is a nice little beginner window if you're just keen to get wet.

So, for the best all-rounder, Thursday, August 27th is your day. Big, clean, and powerful. If you're looking for a solid, reliable wave that's not gonna scare you, Monday, August 24th is the call. The later, bigger swells are for the experts only.

Rusty.

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