Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
11.8° C
0.1° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,645 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 20th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 24th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 24th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s cookin’ for Tora Point over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Thursday the 20th is a write-off – messy, choppy, and not worth paddling out for. The wait’s on until Friday morning, and that’s when things start to get interesting.

Friday the 21st is where the window opens. We’ve got a solid 6 ft of south swell rolling in, with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and with a light cross-offshore breeze from the north-northeast, the conditions are clean. This is a point break, so that long-period energy is gonna wrap in nicely. The combined energy is strong (1454), and the water’s sitting at 53°, which is pretty much bang on normal for this time of year. This is a standout morning for experienced surfers – the swell’s a bit over 5 ft, so it’s not for beginners, but for those who know what they’re doing, it’s gonna be a beauty.

After a weekend of howling wind and tiny surf – Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd are basically a write-off, with the swell dropping to 3 ft and 1.0 ft – Monday the 24th brings the real gem. Monday morning starts glassy, with a light north-northwest breeze and a clean 5 ft south-southwest swell. But the real standout is Monday afternoon. The swell jumps to 10 ft from the south-southwest, with a 14-second period and a massive combined energy of 3680. That’s powerful, heavy stuff. Only for experts, and with a light north breeze keeping it clean, this is easily the best wave of the entire forecast. The water’s still 53°, so suit up.

Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th see the swell fade and the wind pick up, so not much to get excited about there. The second week gets a bit patchy. Thursday the 27th through Saturday the 30th is mostly small and messy, but Sunday the 30th afternoon brings a surprise: a 5 ft south-southwest swell with a 15-second period and a clean light breeze. The energy’s solid (1045), and it’s clean, so that’s a decent session for experienced surfers.

Then we roll into the start of September. Tuesday the 1st of September is another cracker. Morning sees 8 ft of south swell with a 15-second period, and a moderate offshore wind from the north-northwest. The combined energy is strong (2662), and it’s clean. The afternoon holds at 7 ft with the same offshore wind. This is big, powerful, and only for the experienced crew. After that, the swell drops off and the wind swings onshore, so the last few days of the forecast are pretty poor.

Overall, the best of the lot is Monday the 24th of August afternoon. That 10 ft south-southwest swell with glassy offshore wind is the one to circle. The 1st of September morning is a close second, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it. The water’s average for the season, the crowds are rare at Tora Point, so you’ll have plenty of room. Come prepared.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, near gales from the NW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun morning, calm by Mon morning).

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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5
4
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
13
1.5
S
8
1.6
S
13
1.7
S
16
1.5
S
13
1.3
S
12
1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.3
ESE
13
0.8
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
13
1.6
S
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1671
319
835
1404
759
472
244
191
98
33
33
68
583
3645
1804
723
400
543
135
422
236
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
SSW
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
25
NW
50
NW
45
NW
40
NW
45
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
5
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
20
WNW
15
NNW
40
NW
40
NW
35
NW
10
SE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
10:55AM1.38m
11:18PM1.29m
11:43AM1.37m
00:07AM1.26m
12:31PM1.36m
00:54AM1.24m
1:17PM1.35m
1:39AM1.24m
2:03PM1.36m
2:25AM1.23m
2:49PM1.36m
3:09AM1.24m
3:34PM1.38m
Low Tide
5:13PM0.25m
5:28AM0.27m
6:01PM0.29m
6:14AM0.30m
6:49PM0.31m
6:59AM0.32m
7:35PM0.32m
7:44AM0.32m
8:21PM0.32m
8:29AM0.30m
9:07PM0.31m
9:14AM0.28m
9:52PM0.29m
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6:58
6:56
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6:54
6:52
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5:39
5:40
5:42
5:43
5:44
5:45
5:45
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6
Temp °C
10
10
9
12
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10
13
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16
16
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Feels °C
6
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10
6
3
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6
7
1
11
10
6
10
10
6
9
10
6
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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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