
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 5,561 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 5.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Tora Point. It’s a real mixed bag to start, but there’s some gold at the end of this rainbow if you’ve got patience.
Right now, we’re looking at a week that’s pretty much a write-off. We’ve got solid swell, but the wind is just howling onshore, making a mess of things. That early period from Wednesday the 8th right through to the end of the week is a no-go. Big numbers on the energy scale (1727 on Wednesday morning), but the conditions are foul. We’re talking 8ft to 15ft of messy, wind-blown stuff. The water temp is sitting at 55°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Then we hit the weekend. Saturday the 11th sees the swell dropping right off. It’s still a bit bumpy, with a cross-onshore breeze and only 4ft to 6ft of weak, lumpy swell. The combined energy is down to 939, so it’s just not got any punch. Sunday the 12th is the first sign of hope. The wind swings offshore from the NNW, light at 6 mph, cleaning things up nicely. The swell is small though, only 3ft, but with a nice 13-second period from the SSW. Clean waves, but you’ll be hunting for a shoulder.
Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are tiny. We’re talking knee-high dribble with swell heights dropping to 1ft and energy levels in the gutter (55). The wind is offshore, so it’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride. Wednesday the 15th is glassy in the morning with a little 2ft bump, but it’s just too small to get excited about.
Now here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday the 16th of July is the standout. After all this waiting, we get a long-period groundswell, a solid 6ft to 7ft from the ESE with a 15-second period. The energy jumps right up (1621), and the wind is light offshore in the morning, turning glassy in the afternoon. This is the one. This is for experienced surfers, as 7ft with that power on a point will be a handful, but it will be absolutely pristine. The swell direction matches the optimum for Tora Point, so expect some proper lines wrapping in. It won’t be one for beginners, but for the crew who know what they’re doing, this is the session to circle on the calendar.
Friday the 17th is still good, with 5ft and glassy conditions in the morning. The period drops a touch, but it will still be fun.
Looking into the following week, we’ve got another run of solid swell from the 18th of July onward. Saturday the 18th shows 6ft with a 14-second period and light cross-offshore winds. The energy is moderate to strong (1131). It’s on the cusp of being excellent, but the tide might play games. Sunday the 19th through to Wednesday the 22nd keeps the swell pumping, between 7ft and 10ft. The winds are cross-offshore, so the waves will be clean, but it’s big and powerful. This stretch is for the big-wave crew only. The energy values are huge, with 3155 on Monday the 20th, which is serious, powerful stuff. This setup might even look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, as it’s a lot of water moving around.
The last few days, the 22nd and 23rd of July, show the swell dropping back a touch to 7ft to 7ft, still with cross-offshore winds. It will still be big and a bit raw, but given the consistency on offer, the surf won’t stay average for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed night, light winds from the S by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | E 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1434 | 1092 | 4749 | 4222 | 2400 | 2267 | 1699 | 1079 | 678 | 540 | 804 | 505 | 317 | 235 | 147 | 78 | 98 | 60 | 32 | 31 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:00AM1.32m | 11:21PM1.35m | 11:51AM1.38m | 00:15AM1.37m | 12:45PM1.45m | 1:10AM1.39m | 1:41PM1.52m | 2:08AM1.42m | 2:38PM1.59m | 3:06AM1.45m | 3:36PM1.65m | 4:04AM1.48m | 4:34PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:11PM0.24m | 5:37AM0.20m | 6:05PM0.21m | 6:27AM0.17m | 7:01PM0.17m | 7:21AM0.13m | 8:00PM0.13m | 8:17AM0.09m | 8:59PM0.08m | 9:14AM0.05m | 9:59PM0.04m | 10:13AM0.01m | 10:58PM0.01m | ||||||||
7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
mm | 5 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 5 | ESE 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
1434 | 1092 | 77 | 140 | 2400 | 2267 | 1699 | 1079 | 678 | 540 | 482 | 299 | 235 | 197 | 147 | 72 | 54 | 15 | 32 | 54 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 19 | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | ESE 9 | SSW 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
114 | 15 | — | — | — | 198 | 453 | 210 | 93 | 158 | 804 | 505 | 317 | 235 | 128 | 78 | 98 | 28 | 14 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | SSW 20 | — | — | — | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | W 6 | W 7 | SSW 12 | S 21 | SW 12 | ESE 13 |
9 | 37 | — | — | — | 142 | 202 | 212 | 93 | 195 | — | — | — | — | 42 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 9 | 6 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | NE 2 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | N 3 | NE 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
170 | 611 | 4749 | 4222 | 1361 | 634 | 238 | 150 | 66 | 46 | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 46 | 85 | 32 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 150 | 242 | 246 | 174 | 270 | 201 | 127 | 127 | 127 | 27 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
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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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