Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
13.1°C
0.8° 

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 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,545 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 1PM. 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 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 01) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 26th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 29th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 29th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
0
0
3
3
1
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
13
0.9
S
12
0.8
ESE
13
0.7
SE
12
0.7
ESE
12
1.8
SSW
6
3
SSW
9
1.6
S
9
1.6
SSW
11
1.9
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
356
235
198
144
121
246
1245
440
551
1156
3177
3531
2648
1724
1400
1259
1184
994
752
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NNW
35
NW
40
NW
30
SW
15
WSW
15
NW
10
S
5
WSW
5
SW
10
SSE
10
N
5
N
5
WSW
10
NW
5
NNW
10
ESE
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
off
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
cross-on
off
High Tide
4:04AM1.30m
4:28PM1.39m
4:51AM1.35m
5:16PM1.40m
5:40AM1.40m
6:05PM1.42m
6:29AM1.45m
6:56PM1.42m
7:20AM1.50m
7:48PM1.43m
8:13AM1.53m
8:42PM1.43m
Low Tide
9:58PM0.24m
10:13AM0.21m
10:43PM0.21m
11:03AM0.18m
11:30PM0.18m
11:55AM0.15m
00:19AM0.16m
12:47PM0.13m
1:08AM0.14m
1:41PM0.11m
2:00AM0.13m
2:36PM0.10m
2:53AM0.12m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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16
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Temp °C
10
15
16
15
16
7
8
13
13
10
12
12
10
16
16
10
14
13
10
Feels °C
7
12
12
9
9
1
2
10
9
8
10
9
6
14
14
6
12
11
8
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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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