Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
11.6°C
0.2° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 8,520 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period. 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 31st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 31st Aug)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, crew, let’s get into it. Tora Point is the only game in town for this forecast period, and while it delivers some decent moments, it also serves up plenty of wild conditions.

The water here is sitting at 53°, which is pretty normal for this time of year – no major temperature surprises.

We kick things off on Friday the 28th of August with a clean morning. A solid 5-foot south swell with a 12-second period is pumping in, and a moderate offshore NNW breeze has it looking real good. The combined energy is a solid moderate 632. This is the best looking surf on offer for the whole run – clean, fun, and well-shaped for the point. The afternoon eases off a bit to 4 feet, but the wind holds offshore.

Saturday the 29th sees a drop in size. Morning is a clean 3 feet from the south, with a cross-off NW breeze. The real winner is the afternoon: glassy conditions with a 3-foot south swell – super clean but small.

Sunday the 30th is tiny. A 2-foot swell in the morning with light offshore winds is surfable but ordinary. By the afternoon a gusty WNW breeze picks up, blowing cross-off, making it feel messy for the small 2-foot waves.

Monday the 31st brings a massive jump in size, but it's a warning bell. The morning sees an 12-foot SSW groundswell, with a long 13-second period. Combined energy is a very strong 4463. This is too big for Tora Point – expert-only territory if you’re even thinking about it. Same story for the afternoon with 12 feet and a 14-second period, but with a strong cross-off NW wind.

The first of September arrives rough. Onshore SSW winds blow a lumpy, cross-on mess into 7-foot to 12-foot swells – not one for the paddle.

Wednesday the 2nd of September is a strong return to form. The morning brings a clean 6-foot south swell (12-second period) with a gentle offshore NNW breeze. Combined energy is a strong 1058. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds good with a 5-foot south swell and light offshore winds – very good surf.

From Thursday the 3rd of September through the 7th, the swell steadily drops into the tiny stuff – mostly under 3 feet, with periods dipping below 12 seconds and often strong winds. The runs are poor or marginal. We're looking at four to five days of flat, windy, or just plain uninteresting conditions.

A bit of a bump appears on the 8th of September: Tuesday afternoon sees a 10-foot SSW swell (10-second period) with strong cross-off winds – more of a choppy, windy setup than clean surf.

Wednesday the 9th of September is worth a mention. A clean 4-foot south-southeast swell with a short 8-second period and light cross-off WNW winds makes for some fun, if a bit weak, waves.

Then we have a standout further out. Thursday the 10th of September, a very long-period SSW groundswell (16 seconds) cranks up to 13 feet. Combined energy is an enormous 7237. Like Monday the 31st, this is too big for Tora Point – only for the absolute experts, and even then it would be a beast. Friday the 11th holds a similar oversized issue at 10 feet, but with cross and cross-on winds making it lumpy.

The stretch ends with Saturday the 12th of September – a 5-foot SSW swell with light cross-on winds, just marginal and small.

Overall, your best bet is Friday the 28th of August morning – solid, clean, moderate waves. The other highlight is the clean, strong Wednesday the 2nd of September morning for experienced surfers. Everything else is either too small, too big, or too windy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue night).

Friday
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Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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S
12
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0.8
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11
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0.6
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3.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
613
413
154
244
188
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60
121
241
4458
4067
2303
1605
3741
2129
1027
698
426
256
191
90
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
25
NNW
35
NW
25
NW
0
WSW
10
NW
10
NNW
40
WNW
20
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10
NNW
40
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40
WNW
30
SSW
30
SW
10
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15
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10
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30
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:03PM1.40m
5:24AM1.29m
5:48PM1.40m
6:10AM1.32m
6:34PM1.40m
6:57AM1.35m
7:21PM1.40m
7:45AM1.38m
8:10PM1.39m
8:34AM1.42m
9:00PM1.39m
9:26AM1.45m
9:53PM1.39m
Low Tide
10:46AM0.23m
11:22PM0.24m
11:33AM0.21m
00:07AM0.22m
12:21PM0.19m
00:52AM0.20m
1:10PM0.18m
1:38AM0.19m
2:00PM0.17m
2:25AM0.18m
2:52PM0.17m
3:14AM0.17m
3:46PM0.16m
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6:50
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6:39
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5:47
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Temp °C
15
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Feels °C
10
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6
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11
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12
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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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