Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
12.8°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 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,375 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period with S 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 20th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 20th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 20th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
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1
0
3
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
S
15
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
11
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1
S
10
0.6
SSW
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
SSW
9
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1375
1210
978
456
284
711
469
208
61
56
48
179
303
254
303
184
59
94
43
41
10
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
ESE
10
NNW
10
SSW
20
SSW
10
NNE
5
SSW
15
SW
5
WNW
10
NE
10
ENE
10
NNW
5
NW
5
NNE
15
NW
20
NW
10
WNW
15
NW
35
NW
40
NW
40
NW
Wind State
on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
12:59PM1.33m
1:24AM1.21m
1:44PM1.32m
2:09AM1.22m
2:30PM1.32m
2:55AM1.25m
3:17PM1.34m
3:42AM1.30m
4:05PM1.36m
4:30AM1.36m
4:55PM1.39m
5:20AM1.43m
5:46PM1.41m
Low Tide
6:43AM0.33m
7:19PM0.31m
7:27AM0.32m
8:03PM0.30m
8:13AM0.30m
8:47PM0.27m
9:01AM0.27m
9:32PM0.24m
9:50AM0.23m
10:18PM0.21m
10:42AM0.19m
11:06PM0.17m
11:36AM0.15m
11:56PM0.14m
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Temp °C
12
12
11
17
15
12
16
20
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19
20
17
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16
Feels °C
10
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13
12
10
15
16
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16
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16
19
19
10
18
18
11
12
11
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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.

Tora Point is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Upper Hutt. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Upper Hutt. Upper Hutt has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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