Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
12.6° C
0.3° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 19s period, SSW swell with 3,432 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 2.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 12th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 17th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 18th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 19s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up.

This forecast is all about one spot: Tora Point.

First up, the water temperature is sitting at 54.7°F, which is just about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

The surf kicks off this Saturday, July 11th, but to be honest, it’s a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a 3.6ft SSW swell with a long 17-second period and a cross-onshore breeze. The energy is there (1064), but the wind is just chopping it up, making it a messy, marginal day. Best to sit this one out.

Now, Sunday the 12th is where we start to see some life. Morning glass is clean with a light offshore NW wind at 6 mph. Swell drops a touch to 3.3ft from the SSW, still with a nice 13-second period. The energy is moderate (494), but the clean conditions make it a solid, fun option for a beginner-friendly point break. The afternoon cleans up even more – glassy conditions with a light offshore breeze. That 3.3ft SSW groundswell at 12 seconds will be lining up nicely. That’s your first real standout for a clean, cruisy session.

Monday the 13th is still surfable but nothing special. Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th are basically a write-off with strong offshore winds and tiny swell. The energy drops right off (45-79), so don’t bother.

Thursday the 16th is a gem. The morning is completely glassy – zero wind – with a 2.0ft easterly swell and a 15-second period. The energy is moderate (244), but with that long period and glassy conditions, Tora Point will be clean and tidy. It’s a small-wave board day, but for the patient surfer, it’ll be worth the paddle.

Then, Friday the 17th is the standout of the whole run. The morning already looks good with a 3.6ft ESE swell at 16 seconds and a light offshore NNW breeze. But the afternoon is where it’s at: 4.3ft from the ESE, a 16-second period (that’s proper groundswell), and completely glassy. The energy jumps to 1000. This is excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers. Get in the water.

Saturday the 18th gets blown out again – strong cross-onshore winds and building, lumpy swell. Not good.

Sunday the 19th brings a serious pulse. We’re looking at an 8.2ft S swell with a 15-second period in the morning, but it’s howling offshore at 19 mph. The afternoon is the real deal: 7.9ft from the south, 14-second period, and glassy. That’s powerful, expert-level surf with very high energy (2614). Only for the experienced crew, and it’ll be a wild one.

Monday the 20th stays solid but gets a bit messy in the afternoon with a rain shower and cross-onshore wind. Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd drop off but offer some cleaner windows with lighter winds.

Thursday the 23rd gets a bit too blown out and choppy for my liking with onshore winds and a 7.5ft ENE swell. Not a paddle surfer’s friend.

Friday the 24th brings a glassy finale for the end of the run. 6.2ft ENE swell at 11 seconds, glassy in the morning, and the afternoon runs the same script. Clean, solid, and very surfable.

Saturday the 25th is trashed by a strong breeze and rain, but Sunday the 26th sees a clean, lighter offshore wind with a 5.2ft ENE swell to close things out.

Because Tora Point is a point break, those long-period swells (over 15 seconds) will peel nicely here rather than close out. Keep an eye on the southern pulses around the 19th – they’ll have a lot of power. Crowds are rare here, so you’ll have plenty of water to yourself.

Overall, the window from July 17th through July 20th has the best quality, with Friday the 17th afternoon being my top pick for clean, powerful surf.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed morning, calm by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
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2
1
3
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2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.6
S
10
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
13
0.4
ESE
12
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ESE
11
0.3
ESE
13
0.6
E
14
0.7
ESE
14
1
ESE
16
1.3
ESE
15
1.3
ESE
15
1.5
ESE
15
1.9
SSW
20
2.1
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
417
294
283
150
68
176
83
27
26
55
46
43
35
150
198
499
766
794
924
2795
2727
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
NW
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
15
N
25
NW
35
NW
30
NW
35
NW
30
WNW
10
S
5
E
5
SE
10
NNW
15
NNW
30
NW
35
WNW
25
SSW
40
SSW
Wind State
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High Tide
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
6:55AM1.50m
7:24PM1.67m
7:52AM1.48m
Low Tide
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
1:07PM-0.02m
1:49AM0.00m
2:04PM0.01m
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7:41
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7:39
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7:39
7:37
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5:04
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5:07
5:07
5:08
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Temp °C
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10
7
12
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13
7
9
Feels °C
6
7
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4
8
9
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9
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8
9
11
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11
9
9
7
4
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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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