Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
12.4° 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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 6,300 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s 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 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. 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 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 19th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 20th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 20th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down what’s heading for Tora Point. This is a point break that’s open to the swell and breaks fairly consistently. It’s a good spot for beginners, but when the swell comes in, it can handle some size.

The water temp is 54°F, right around where it should be for this time of year.

The absolute best session is this Saturday afternoon, the 18th of July. We’re looking at a 8ft SSW groundswell with a 22-second period—that’s a very long period groundswell. The combined energy reading is a massive 6172, and with a glassy 3 mph SE breeze, it’s going to be a dream. The wind is blowing offshore, so the waves will be clean and lined up. This is expert-level, world-class surf. The crowd factor is rare, so you might have it all to yourself. This is the one to make a plan for.

Sunday the 19th is a step down. Still a 7ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, but a cross-shore wind keeps it from being great. By the afternoon, the wind goes cross-onshore and it gets choppy.

Monday the 20th has size. The morning is 7ft SSW with onshore wind, but the afternoon jumps to 10ft SSW with a 19-second period. That’s a big, powerful wave, but the onshore wind and a low score mean it’s a tricky one.

Tuesday the 21st offers a cleaner window. The morning has a 7ft SSW swell (15 seconds) with a light offshore wind from the north. It’s clean. The afternoon goes glassy again at 6ft SSW. These are good, clean waves for experienced surfers.

After that, the swell drops off. The rest of the month is mostly small to tiny, with the best being the 31st of July. That morning has a 2ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and a moderate offshore wind—clean but small, with energy only at 464.

The start of August is a write-off. The 1st has a small bump but the wind is on it, and by the 2nd we’ve got a 25 mph cross-onshore gale with rain. Terrible.

So, the clear standout is this Saturday afternoon, the 18th of July. Don’t miss it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SSW
22
2.4
SSW
19
2.1
SSW
17
2.1
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
15
3
SSW
19
2.5
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.5
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12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
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12
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.2
S
10
0.2
ESE
11
2
SSW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5577
4242
2574
2161
2029
1976
6300
3965
1974
1347
690
210
167
138
133
77
34
8
12
527
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
NW
10
WSW
20
SSW
10
S
5
SSE
10
S
10
NNW
10
N
0
ENE
10
NNW
5
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5
SSE
10
NNW
15
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25
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25
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25
NNW
20
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High Tide
8:20PM1.61m
8:48AM1.46m
9:14PM1.54m
9:43AM1.43m
10:08PM1.46m
10:37AM1.40m
11:00PM1.39m
11:29AM1.38m
11:51PM1.33m
12:19PM1.36m
00:41AM1.28m
1:07PM1.36m
1:28AM1.26m
Low Tide
2:43AM0.03m
3:01PM0.06m
3:36AM0.07m
3:57PM0.11m
4:27AM0.12m
4:51PM0.17m
5:16AM0.18m
5:44PM0.23m
6:04AM0.23m
6:35PM0.27m
6:50AM0.27m
7:24PM0.30m
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7:33
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5:08
5:09
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5:12
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5:13
5:14
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5
8
Temp °C
11
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12
11
9
11
10
9
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Feels °C
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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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