
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, S swell with 5,134 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with SSE 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf outlook for Tora Point for the next couple of weeks.
It’s a slow start. The surf is tiny and the conditions are pretty ordinary, with a real gap of flat, weak days through the end of the week. The energy is just not there. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
We’ve got a few days of ankle-to-knee high swell with poor directions and onshore winds. The combined energy is low, between 121 and 134 (moderate wave energy). The mornings of the 12th and 13th are the best of this weak bunch, with a tiny 3ft SSE swell and clean cross-off winds, but it’s not worth getting excited about.
The first real shift comes on Friday the 14th. The morning sees a 5ft swell from the east with a clean cross-off breeze. The combined energy bumps up to 282 (moderate wave energy), and it’s the first genuine highlight, but it’s only a morning window before the wind changes.
The standout window starts on the morning of Tuesday the 18th. We’ve got a solid 10ft groundswell out of the south, with a 9-second period. The winds are light cross-off from the west, and the combined energy is a strong 2063 (very strong wave energy). The conditions are clean and it’s "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is big, powerful swell – over 8ft, so it’s for experts only. The long period means better shaped waves, and at a point break like Tora Point, it’ll handle that energy beautifully.
The very next day, Wednesday the 19th, is the best of the whole run. The morning session has a 6ft SE swell with a 9-second period, and cross-off winds from the NW. But the afternoon is where it gets truly special – the wind goes completely glassy, calm, with a 7ft SE swell. The combined energy is a massive 1254 (very strong wave energy). The report calls it "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." Glassy conditions with solid, clean swell are a rare treat, and this is the absolute peak.
The glassy conditions continue into the morning of the 20th, with a 6ft swell, but the afternoon turns cross-onshore, so get out early. Friday the 21st morning is also glassy with a clean 5ft swell. The following Saturday the 22nd morning has a glassy 5ft ESE swell with a very long 12-second period, making it a lovely groundswell for the point.
The final week sees a slow drop-off. The swell fades and the wind becomes more onshore, so the quality goes down. The morning of the 23rd offers a decent 4ft E swell with offshore wind, but the energy is dropping. By the 25th, it’s tiny and weak again.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The stand-out is the afternoon of the 19th, with glassy conditions and a solid 7ft SE swell. The mornings of the 18th and 19th are also excellent for experienced surfers. Don’t miss that window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun night, light winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
173 | 128 | 110 | 383 | 382 | 358 | 224 | 77 | 55 | 138 | 86 | 82 | 192 | 243 | 218 | 215 | 259 | 298 | 539 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 1:51AM1.42m | 2:21PM1.60m | 2:49AM1.44m | 3:19PM1.64m | 3:46AM1.46m | 4:16PM1.65m | 4:42AM1.47m | 5:12PM1.65m | 5:38AM1.48m | 6:07PM1.63m | 6:33AM1.48m | 7:01PM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:59AM0.09m | 8:43PM0.09m | 8:57AM0.05m | 9:41PM0.06m | 9:55AM0.02m | 10:38PM0.04m | 10:53AM0.01m | 11:34PM0.03m | 11:50AM0.01m | 00:29AM0.03m | 12:46PM0.02m | 1:22AM0.05m | |||||||
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 17 | 2 | 4 | 17 |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 5 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 10 |
173 | 128 | 110 | 175 | 382 | 358 | 224 | 77 | 55 | 138 | 86 | 82 | 50 | 8 | 162 | 215 | 259 | 298 | 539 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 7 | SE 12 | SSW 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 13 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | ESE 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
26 | 12 | 74 | 23 | 223 | 84 | 14 | 23 | 52 | 46 | 32 | 32 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 32 | 182 | 276 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | SE 12 | NE 6 | E 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | S 11 | ESE 13 | E 12 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SSW 16 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | SSW 15 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 14 |
13 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 33 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 26 | 7 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | W 3 | SW 3 | S 8 | — | — | NE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 |
15 | 2 | 2 | 383 | — | — | 2 | 55 | 97 | 70 | 41 | 88 | 192 | 243 | 218 | — | 20 | 70 | 146 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 0 | 8 | 85 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 182 | 89 |
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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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