Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
13.2°C
1.1° 

Tora Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tora Point surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 6,446 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s 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 (Sep 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 19th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 21st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 21st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri night, strong winds from the NW by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
0
0
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4
3
3
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
8
3.5
SSW
10
4.5
SSW
12
2.4
S
11
2
S
11
1.6
S
13
1.1
S
11
2.2
S
7
1.5
S
8
1.8
SSW
6
2.5
SSW
9
2.4
SSW
9
3
SSW
9
1.7
S
9
1.2
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
344
1003
594
231
979
2746
6446
1379
901
835
295
515
263
256
959
860
1312
486
241
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
15
NNW
25
NW
40
NW
30
SSW
40
SSW
10
SW
10
N
10
NNW
20
NW
25
SSW
25
SSW
10
NNW
30
S
30
SSW
30
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:44PM1.27m
11:05AM1.37m
11:31PM1.25m
11:53AM1.35m
00:17AM1.23m
12:39PM1.34m
1:02AM1.22m
1:25PM1.34m
1:47AM1.22m
2:11PM1.34m
2:32AM1.24m
2:56PM1.36m
Low Tide
4:51AM0.30m
5:26PM0.30m
5:36AM0.32m
6:12PM0.31m
6:21AM0.32m
6:58PM0.32m
7:06AM0.32m
7:43PM0.31m
7:51AM0.30m
8:28PM0.29m
8:37AM0.27m
9:12PM0.27m
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6:13
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6:09
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6:09
6:10
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 mm
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1
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1
5
1
2
Temp °C
12
17
16
14
11
11
9
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14
10
9
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9
8
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9
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Feels °C
11
14
10
6
2
2
3
11
13
9
4
3
1
1
1
1
3
4
5
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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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