
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,422 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
Righto, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Tora Point.
Alright, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the second half of the outlook is where the real story is. The first week or so is pretty ordinary, with only small, marginal surf. But hang tight, because from the 22nd of July onwards, things really turn on.
The first few days are a write-off for a decent surf. Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th are a mess with onshore winds and a lot of energy in the water (around 2033 on Friday morning), but it’s all poor quality. The swell is a lumpy 8ft from the ESE, but with that wind, it’s not worth paddling out. Sunday the 12th is a little better, with a clean morning and a 3ft SSW swell, but it’s small. That’s about the best we get for a while.
From Monday the 13th through to the 19th, we’re looking at surf that’s mostly under 3ft, with a few days of 4ft. The winds are mostly offshore, but the swell is just too weak. The combined energy drops right off, hitting as low as 32 on the 14th. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about.
Then we hit a dry spell. The 20th and 21st are basically flat or close to it, with tiny waves and poor conditions. The energy is weak, and the swell direction is all over the place.
Now, here’s where it gets good. From the 22nd of July, we see a proper pulse of energy. Wednesday morning the 22nd brings a solid 6ft SSW swell with a period of 14 seconds, and the wind is clean and light offshore. That’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll have plenty of punch and those long waits between sets. The combined energy is a strong 1782, and the forecast is for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is the standout window. The crowd factor is rare, so you might have it all to yourself.
Thursday the 23rd keeps the run going with a 7ft swell from the east, but the period drops to 9 seconds, so it’s a bit more of a windswell, but still clean and surfable for the experienced crew. Friday the 24th is the big one, with a 7ft ENE swell and offshore winds, and the energy is still strong at 1332. That’s expert territory—over 8ft it’s for experts only, so 7ft is the top end of what’s accessible for strong intermediates.
The weekend of the 25th and 26th holds onto the energy, with chest-to-head-high sets and clean winds, but the period stays short. It’s not the same quality as the 22nd, but it’s still a damn good run.
So, the best on offer is undoubtedly Wednesday the 22nd of July, with that long-period, clean SSW swell. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s your day. The 24th is a close second for the bigger, more powerful stuff. The water temperature is about 55°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
Alright, that’s the picture from Tora Point. Keep an eye on the 22nd.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 14 | ESE 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1340 | 1186 | 748 | 502 | 785 | 588 | 356 | 225 | 144 | 98 | 178 | 85 | 26 | 19 | 29 | 45 | 45 | 82 | 73 | 210 | 761 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:45PM1.45m | 1:10AM1.39m | 1:41PM1.52m | 2:08AM1.42m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:01PM0.17m | 7:21AM0.13m | 8:00PM0.13m | 8:17AM0.09m | 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 | ||||||||
7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 10 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 12 | E 13 | E 12 | SSE 5 | ESE 16 |
1340 | 1186 | 748 | 502 | 363 | 259 | 356 | 225 | 144 | 98 | 178 | 85 | 18 | 43 | 53 | 16 | 45 | 82 | 73 | 37 | 761 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NE 6 | SSW 18 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | SSE 5 |
261 | 210 | 167 | 266 | 785 | 588 | 149 | 110 | 96 | 66 | 40 | 25 | 26 | 19 | 29 | 45 | 9 | 31 | 47 | 210 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | W 6 | — | E 8 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 |
202 | 215 | 94 | 79 | — | — | — | — | 54 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 37 | 21 | 59 | 24 | 58 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | — | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | SSW 3 | S 5 | — | — |
230 | — | — | 157 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 6 | 38 | 43 | 116 | 55 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 58 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 85 | 89 | 89 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 85 |
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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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