
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 21s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 21s period, SSW swell with 10,393 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s 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 (Jul 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 3.5m 21s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Tora Point over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Sunday morning the 12th is looking clean and tidy with a light offshore breeze, but the swell is small at 3 feet from the SSW. The water temp is sitting at 55° which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there. The afternoon cleans up even more, with a touch more size at 3 feet and that cross-off wind. It’s not the biggest, but for a Sunday session, it’s a nice way to get back into it. The energy is moderate, about 450-585.
Monday the 13th drops off hard. Tiny 2 feet ESE stuff in the morning with no real vibe, but the afternoon brings a bit of a pulse back. A 2 feet SSW swell with a clean offshore breeze makes it surfable, but it’s not going to get the heart racing.
Then things get ugly. Tuesday the 14th through to Thursday the 16th is pretty much a write-off. Tuesday has strong offshore winds at 25 mph, which might sound good, but the swell is a pathetic 1 foot. You’d be paddling all day for nothing. The energy is weak, down to 27-69. Wednesday and Thursday are a mess of cross-off and cross-on winds with tiny, gutless swells. Honestly, don’t bother.
Friday the 17th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning brings a solid 4 feet ESE groundswell with a 15-second period – that’s real energy. The wind is light offshore from the NNW, making it clean. The combined energy is strong at 874. That’s a proper session shaping up. The afternoon though, the wind swings onshore, so get out early.
Saturday the 18th is a no-go. Onshore winds and a messy 5 feet swell. The wind state is choppy and not worth the effort.
Now, Sunday the 19th is a big one. We’re looking at a 10 feet SSW groundswell, long period at 18 seconds. The energy is huge at 6428. But the wind is a strong cross-off at 25 mph. This is expert territory for sure – over 8 feet and only for those who know what they’re doing. The afternoon drops to 8 feet with lighter winds, still a beast.
The standout of the whole run has to be Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st. Monday morning, the 20th, gives us 7 feet of SSW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the wind is dead glassy from the north. That’s as good as it gets – clean, powerful, and a proper point break setup. The energy is strong at 1727. This is what you wait for. Tuesday the 21st is almost identical: 7 feet from the south, 16-second period, and again, glassy conditions in the morning. Energy is 2076. These two mornings are the absolute best on offer – experienced surfers only, but absolutely firing.
The middle of the second week, from Wednesday the 22nd to Friday the 24th, the swell gets too big. We’re talking 12 feet to 18 feet. The wind is offshore or cross-off, but it’s simply too much for Tora Point. The break can’t handle it. The energy is extreme, up to 13362, but it’s a no-go for paddle surfing.
Finally, Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th settle down. Saturday morning sees 8 feet from the east with a 12-second period and a moderate offshore breeze. That’s a solid, clean session for experienced surfers. Sunday the 26th drops to a more manageable 5 feet with a light offshore, and the energy is back to moderate at 584. A nice way to finish the run.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a washout until Friday the 17th. The absolute best windows are the glassy mornings of Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st. Don’t sleep on those. The rest of the second week is either too big or too small, with Saturday the 25th being a solid backup.
Rusty signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun morning, strong winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | E 14 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
294 | 283 | 150 | 68 | 176 | 83 | 27 | 19 | 55 | 46 | 44 | 35 | 150 | 300 | 568 | 736 | 953 | 962 | 796 | 3736 | 10393 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 2:38PM1.59m | 3:06AM1.45m | 3:36PM1.65m | 4:04AM1.48m | 4:34PM1.69m | 5:01AM1.50m | 5:31PM1.71m | 5:59AM1.50m | 6:28PM1.70m | 6:55AM1.50m | 7:24PM1.67m | 7:52AM1.48m | 8:20PM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:59PM0.08m | 9:14AM0.05m | 9:59PM0.04m | 10:13AM0.01m | 10:58PM0.01m | 11:11AM-0.01m | 11:56PM-0.01m | 12:09PM-0.02m | 00:53AM-0.01m | 1:07PM-0.02m | 1:49AM0.00m | 2:04PM0.01m | 2:43AM0.03m | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 11 | E 14 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 |
294 | 283 | 150 | 67 | 176 | 83 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 46 | 44 | 20 | 150 | 300 | 568 | 736 | 953 | 962 | 796 | 3736 | 10393 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 13 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 |
138 | 108 | 94 | 68 | 42 | 29 | 18 | 19 | 55 | 9 | 7 | 35 | 29 | 24 | 63 | 138 | 186 | 64 | 130 | 612 | 368 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | W 6 | NE 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSE 4 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | — |
18 | 194 | 22 | 62 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 8 | 1 | 26 | 37 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 76 | 75 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 2 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | — | SSW 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 6 | — |
— | — | 1 | 4 | 10 | 26 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 112 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 127 | 85 | 0 |
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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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