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Tora Point surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
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Tora Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
15.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | S 7 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 10 | |
1179 | 625 | 296 | 75 | 51 | 33 | 24 | 111 | 204 | 1561 | 1728 | 628 | 411 | 198 | 242 | 344 | 123 | 186 | 163 | 117 | 50 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | glassy | |
High Tide | 2:02AM1.44m | 2:30PM1.36m | 2:53AM1.39m | 3:20PM1.36m | 3:42AM1.36m | 4:07PM1.37m | 4:29AM1.33m | 4:53PM1.39m | 5:16AM1.31m | 5:39PM1.40m | 6:03AM1.30m | 6:24PM1.41m | 6:49AM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:48PM0.17m | 8:21AM0.16m | 8:41PM0.19m | 9:10AM0.18m | 9:33PM0.21m | 9:56AM0.21m | 10:23PM0.22m | 10:41AM0.23m | 11:12PM0.23m | 11:26AM0.24m | 00:00AM0.24m | 12:11PM0.26m | 00:47AM0.24m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | |
5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | 5:20 | |
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Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 |
14 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 10 |
1179 | 625 | 296 | 70 | 51 | 33 | 19 | 111 | 186 | 1561 | 1728 | 628 | 411 | 198 | 242 | 344 | 123 | 186 | 163 | 117 | 50 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 11 | E 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 |
— | 2 | 2 | 75 | 44 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 149 | 87 | 78 | 38 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 10 | S 23 | SW 20 | SSW 16 | SSE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 15 | SE 9 | E 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | S 9 | ENE 6 | SW 12 |
— | — | — | 2 | 10 | 16 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 60 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | S 7 | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 204 | — | — | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
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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.












