Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
11.8° C
0.3° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 13,288 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 17s. 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 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 30th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 3rd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 4th Aug)20ft (6.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

The first proper surf window kicks off on Wednesday the 29th of July at Tora Point. This is a point break, pretty exposed to the swell, and it’s a beginner-friendly wave when it’s working. The water temp is sitting at 53°F, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year – no real surprises there.

Wednesday afternoon serves up a clean 5ft swell from the ESE, with a solid 12-second period. That’s a nice groundswell, and with a moderate offshore breeze from the NNW, the conditions are gonna be clean and lined up. The wave energy is moderate at 841, so it’s not a cannonball, but it’s got enough push. This is a solid, fun option for a mid-week session. Crowds are rare here, so you might have it pretty much to yourself.

Thursday morning is a bit smaller at 4ft, still from the ESE with that 12-second period, and a fresh offshore wind from the NW. It’s clean, but the tide might be a bit of a factor. Thursday afternoon drops to 4ft with an 11-second period, still offshore from the NNW. Worth a look if you’re keen, but the Wednesday afternoon is the better bet.

Friday the 31st of July sees the swell drop right off. Morning is a weak 3ft from the E, and it’s cross-offshore with a fresh breeze. The afternoon is even smaller at 2ft. The energy is low, and the conditions are poor. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, we hit a bit of a rough patch. Saturday the 1st of August gets a big pulse of 12ft to 13ft from the SSW, but it’s coming in with a fresh cross-onshore wind and rain. The wave energy is strong (2493 to 4413), but the wind is lumping it up. This is a messy, blown-out mess. Not for paddle surfing.

Sunday the 2nd of August is the real standout. The morning is still a bit of a write-off with 8ft from the S and a cross-shore breeze, but the afternoon is the pick of the entire forecast. The swell drops to 7ft from the SSE with an 11-second period, and the wind goes glassy from the NW. That’s a clean, lined-up 7ft wave at a point break. This is the one to circle. The wave energy is solid at 1286, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a top-tier session.

Monday the 3rd of August starts off clean with 8ft from the S, but a short 8-second period means it’ll be a bit weaker and less organised. The morning has a light cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but the afternoon gets a 13ft pulse from the S with a cross-onshore wind that chops it up badly. The morning is a maybe, but the afternoon is a hard pass.

Tuesday the 4th of August is for experts only. The swell is a massive 18ft from the S and SSW, with a very long 14-second period. The wave energy is extreme (11588 to 18377). This is a beast. The wind is cross-shore and cross-onshore, but the wave is simply too big for this break. This is serious, heavy groundswell that will be breaking straight at a point break. Only for the most experienced, and even then, it’s sketchy.

The rest of the first week and into the second week is a mixed bag. Wednesday the 5th has 10ft to 8ft from the S, but the wind is average at best. Thursday the 6th of August sees a 8ft to 10ft swell from the SSE with a 14-second period and a clean cross-offshore in the morning. That’s another good window for experienced surfers. The energy is over 2500, so there’s plenty of power.

After that, the conditions deteriorate. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th of August are blown out with rain and cross-onshore winds. The swell drops through the 9th and 10th of August, getting small and weak. From the 10th to the 12th, it’s flat with tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. There’s a real gap in quality surf.

Then, on Thursday the 13th of August, we get a late rally. The morning brings a 8ft swell from the ENE with a 10-second period and glassy conditions. The afternoon is 8ft from the ENE with a 12-second period and a light cross-shore. This is a promising, clean, moderate-sized swell at the end of the run. The energy is around 1400-1500. It’s a bit of a long-range hope, but it looks good on paper.

Best on offer: Sunday the 2nd of August afternoon is the absolute standout. Glassy conditions, 7ft of clean SSE groundswell at a point break. That’s a dream session. Thursday the 13th of August morning is the long-range hopeful, with glassy conditions and 8ft from the ENE.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

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Height (m)
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ESE
12
1.5
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1.2
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12
1.1
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11
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E
11
0.8
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15
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1.7
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10
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SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
727
599
418
331
251
154
114
139
2216
4182
3485
1313
1198
631
601
4820
9872
11588
10798
3844
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
NNW
30
NW
25
NNW
25
NNW
35
NW
35
NW
40
SW
35
SSW
35
SSW
25
SSW
10
WSW
5
NW
20
NW
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WNW
25
SSW
15
SW
10
WSW
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25
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High Tide
4:53PM1.40m
5:13AM1.26m
5:37PM1.41m
5:58AM1.26m
6:21PM1.40m
6:42AM1.26m
7:05PM1.39m
7:26AM1.27m
7:49PM1.38m
8:12AM1.29m
8:34PM1.37m
8:58AM1.31m
9:20PM1.36m
Low Tide
11:14PM0.28m
11:19AM0.25m
11:59PM0.26m
12:04PM0.24m
00:43AM0.25m
12:50PM0.23m
1:26AM0.24m
1:35PM0.23m
2:09AM0.23m
2:22PM0.23m
2:53AM0.22m
3:11PM0.22m
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Temp °C
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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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