Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Tora Point.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The first few days offer some clean, rideable waves, but then a big, messy swell rolls in, making it a tough call for a while. The latter part of the forecast looks like it’ll be the real payoff.

Right now, Thursday morning, we’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the ESE with a 12-second period. The wind is a fresh offshore out of the NW, so the surface is looking nice. The combined energy is moderate at 558. Thursday afternoon stays good, with a 4ft ESE swell and a lighter NNW wind, still offshore. Friday drops off quickly, with the swell fading to 3ft, and by Saturday, the whole game changes. A massive 13ft SSW swell hits, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore, making it a total mess. The wave energy is huge, at 3785, but it’s not a paddle-surfing day. Sunday the swell eases to 8ft, but the wind is still cross-shore, so the conditions are only marginal.

Now, Monday 3rd August is where things turn around. The morning brings a clean 4ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and the wind drops to a slight offshore breeze from the NW. The water temp is about average for the time of year, and the surf is clean. The energy is 752, which is solid. The afternoon goes glassy, with a 3ft swell, but it’s perfect for a cruiser session.

The standout window, however, kicks off on the morning of Thursday 6th August. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the SSE with an 11-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze from the north. The water is clean, and the energy is 1234. This is the best on offer for the first week. The morning of Friday 7th August is also a treat, with an 8ft SSE swell and a 12-second period, paired with a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is 1961, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers.

After that, the swell gets too big again. From Saturday 8th August through to Tuesday 11th August, we’re dealing with 10ft to 16ft swells, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wave energy is strong, ranging from 1981 to 7847, but the conditions are blown out.

The real diamond in the rough comes on the morning of Thursday 13th August. The swell is 8ft from the east with a long 13-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNE. The energy is 2012, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon of that same day is glassy with a 8ft E swell, making it a real treat. Friday 14th August morning also looks good, with a 6ft swell and a light offshore wind.

So, to sum it up: the best windows are the morning of Thursday 6th August for a solid, clean session, and the morning of Thursday 13th August for a bigger, more powerful wave. Keep an eye on the long-range stuff, as it’s a bit further out and less certain, but it looks promising.

Rusty.

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