Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, S swell with 5,203 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cooking at Tora Point.
The forecast starts with a bit of a flat spell, so don't get too excited right away. We've got a solid run of clean, surfable waves starting on the 27th, but we're looking at a few days of small stuff before the real juice shows up.
For the first standout, Thursday, the 27th of August is your best bet for the early period. You've got a solid 7 ft to 7 ft swell from the SSW, with a long period of 16 to 17 seconds. That's serious groundswell energy! The combined energy is a massive 2418 (moderate to strong). The wind is light and cross-off in the afternoon, keeping things clean. The water temp is 53°, which is about average for this time of year. This is a good one for experienced surfers, as that long-period swell will be pushing a lot of water.
Then we get a bit of a lull. Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th have smaller waves, around 4 ft to 2 ft, with clean offshore winds, but the energy drops off significantly. It's surfable, but not the main event.
Monday, the 31st of August is where it gets interesting again. The morning brings a big 10 ft SSW swell (13-second period, combined energy of 3249) with clean cross-off winds. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but it's a bit of a beast. The wind cranks up in the afternoon to a strong breeze, so the morning window is the time to go.
Now, the real standout is Tuesday, the 1st of September. The swell is predicted to be massive – 13 ft from the south with a 13-second period and a combined energy of 5213. That's strong to very strong wave energy. To make it even better, the wind is forecast to be glassy in the afternoon. This is a world-class swell, but it's too big for Tora Point. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it's a wild ride. If you're a charger, and you can handle the size, this is the day.
After that, the swell drops back down. From the 2nd of September onward, we're looking at small, clean but weak surf. There will be a few days of tiny waves, and then a lot of poor conditions. The wind is often strong and offshore, but the swell is just too small to get excited about. There's a window around the 5th and 6th of September with small but clean surf, but it's not worth a special trip.
So, to wrap it up: if you're an experienced surfer, Monday the 31st of August is your best bet for a solid, surfable day, and Tuesday the 1st of September is a massive, promising swell that's only for the brave. The rest of the period is a mixed bag of clean but small waves. Get on it while it's good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri night, light winds from the NW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2276 | 2428 | 1270 | 613 | 413 | 154 | 121 | 149 | 75 | 261 | 230 | 335 | 3244 | 1999 | 2007 | 5203 | 3393 | 1388 | 909 | 674 | 358 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:19PM1.39m | 4:39AM1.27m | 5:03PM1.40m | 5:24AM1.29m | 5:48PM1.40m | 6:10AM1.32m | 6:34PM1.40m | 6:57AM1.35m | 7:21PM1.40m | 7:45AM1.38m | 8:10PM1.39m | 8:34AM1.42m | 9:00PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:00AM0.26m | 10:37PM0.26m | 10:46AM0.23m | 11:22PM0.24m | 11:33AM0.21m | 00:07AM0.22m | 12:21PM0.19m | 00:52AM0.20m | 1:10PM0.18m | 1:38AM0.19m | 2:00PM0.17m | 2:25AM0.18m | 2:52PM0.17m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
2276 | 2428 | 1270 | 613 | 413 | 154 | 121 | 149 | 75 | 261 | 230 | 153 | 3244 | 1999 | 2007 | 5203 | 3393 | 1388 | 909 | 674 | 358 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | ESE 11 | E 16 | SE 16 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | SSE 12 |
126 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 88 | 66 | 53 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 18 | 7 | 16 | 22 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | — | — | — | SE 15 | SSE 14 | SW 11 | SE 13 | SSW 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | NE 9 |
16 | — | — | — | 8 | 61 | 32 | 26 | 42 | 33 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | 15 | 31 | 12 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | SSW 7 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | NW 3 | W 3 | WNW 4 |
— | 16 | 85 | 67 | 1 | 7 | 5 | — | — | 4 | 5 | 335 | — | 5 | 36 | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 27 | 0 | 128 | 187 | 27 | 0 | 64 | 118 | 159 | 159 |
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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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