Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
12.7°C
0.7° 

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 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 6,165 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 6th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 12th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 12th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Tora Point region over the next couple of weeks.

The window starts off pretty grim, but there’s a bit of a pulse coming through later on. The first week is dominated by a lot of wind and messy conditions, and the real standout is a big swell event that’s more than a week out, which we’ll get to. For the first few days, you’ll be battling the elements more than surfing.

Saturday the 5th kicks off with a tiny 3ft SW swell at Tora Point, but the morning is a write-off with a strong NW wind making it feel ordinary. The afternoon sees a drop in quality, so it’s a pass.

Sunday the 6th is still a struggle. The morning is messy with that 2ft swell and a cross-offshore wind, but the afternoon actually shows a glimmer. A 2ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period and a clean offshore NW wind (25 km/h) might just offer a few fun, clean lines. It’s small, but it’s a rare moment of peace in the chaos.

The start of the next week is a disaster. Monday the 7th through Tuesday the 8th get hammered by onshore winds and building swell. By Tuesday morning, the swell jumps to 8ft from the south with a short 8-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1101 (moderate wave energy). It’s a complete mess, with onshore winds and chop. Forget about it.

Wednesday the 9th is a genuine highlight. The morning sees a clean 5ft SSE swell with a light N wind (5 km/h) and a 8-second period. The afternoon goes glassy. That’s a solid session for the intermediate crew. The water is around 55°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

After that, it drops off hard. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are tiny and windy, with swells barely reaching 2ft. The combined energy is weak (38 and 379 respectively). Not worth getting wet.

Now, the big one. Saturday the 12th of September. A monster 16ft SSW swell with a 12-second period rolls in, and the combined energy is a whopping 9174 (very strong wave energy). The wind is offshore and clean. The file says it’s too big for Tora Point, and I have to agree. That’s expert-level territory, and even then, it might be a washing machine. Only for the brave and the very skilled.

Sunday the 13th through Monday the 14th are a write-off again with onshore winds and cross-shore chop.

Then, Tuesday the 15th of September offers another excellent window. A 10ft SSW swell with a 12-second period and a light NW offshore wind (10 km/h) in the morning. The combined energy is 2602 (strong wave energy). This is a solid, clean, powerful groundswell for experienced surfers. The afternoon is similar but a bit windier. This is the best on offer for the experts.

The final days (Wednesday 16th to Sunday 20th) are a mix of strong winds, onshore conditions, and dropping swell. The 20th has a 6ft SSW swell with a light cross-on wind, but it’s marginal. Not a great way to end the run.

So, to sum it up: the standout is the 9th of September for a clean, fun, glassy day for intermediates. The 12th is a bomb for experts only, and the 15th is another cracker for the experienced crew. Don’t hold your breath for the first week.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the NW by Wed night).

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
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SSW
12
0.8
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
11
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SSE
8
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0.4
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
73
288
121
267
240
75
123
438
1120
996
875
522
273
186
70
26
71
207
186
531
373
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
30
NW
30
WNW
35
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
25
SE
25
SE
20
S
25
SSW
20
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5
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N
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N
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NNW
35
NW
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SW
15
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WNW
20
SSW
10
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High Tide
11:15AM1.52m
11:43PM1.39m
12:12PM1.54m
00:40AM1.40m
1:09PM1.56m
1:37AM1.41m
2:06PM1.58m
2:33AM1.42m
3:02PM1.58m
3:29AM1.44m
3:57PM1.58m
4:23AM1.45m
4:51PM1.56m
Low Tide
5:37PM0.14m
5:52AM0.14m
6:34PM0.13m
6:49AM0.11m
7:31PM0.11m
7:45AM0.09m
8:27PM0.10m
8:42AM0.07m
9:23PM0.08m
9:39AM0.06m
10:18PM0.07m
10:35AM0.05m
11:11PM0.07m
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6:26
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5:55
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Temp °C
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10
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Feels °C
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9
12
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10
9
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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