Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and miles per hour.

Water temp is about 54°, which is normal for the season.

The first real action is Wednesday, September 2nd, at Tora Point. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the SSW, with a 14-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, and the combined energy is a massive 4041. The wind is a cross-off from the NW at 12 mph, keeping it clean. This is for experts only – over 8ft, it’s big and powerful. The tide might be a factor, but the quality is there for the brave.

Wednesday afternoon, the swell bumps to 10ft, still from the SSW, with a 15-second period. Energy is still huge at 3543. Wind stays cross-off. Again, big, clean, and for the experienced crew.

Thursday, September 3rd, drops off. Morning sees 5ft from the S with a 12-second period, energy down to 574. Offshore NW wind at 22 mph keeps it clean, but the forecast is marginal. Afternoon is smaller and the wind goes cross-off, but quality drops.

Friday through Sunday, September 4th to 6th, is flat. Swell under 3ft, short periods, weak energy. A few offshore wind moments, but nothing worth paddling for.

Monday, September 7th, gets messy. A 12ft SSW swell rolls in, but it’s a short-period 8 seconds, and the wind is a strong cross-onshore from the SSW at 25 mph. The ocean will be lumpy and blown out. Better for kites.

Tuesday, September 8th, morning is a good window. 6ft from the S, 9-second period, energy 547. Light wind from the NNE at 6 mph, cross-off. The report says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is a solid option for intermediate surfers – clean, manageable size. Afternoon goes cross-onshore and choppy.

Wednesday, September 9th, morning is fun. 3ft from the SSE, 8-second period, energy 306. Gentle offshore from the N at 9 mph. Clean and small. Afternoon gets strong offshore wind, hard to paddle.

Thursday, September 10th, is small and messy. Skip it.

Friday, September 11th, morning sees 8ft from the S, 8-second period, energy 1069. Cross-off wind from the WNW at 19 mph, clean but short period. Afternoon gets lumpy.

Now, the real standout: Saturday, September 12th, morning. 6ft from the S, 12-second period, energy 1030. Light offshore wind from the NW at 6 mph. The report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is the best session of the whole outlook. The afternoon is also very good – 5ft from the SSW, 13-second period, and gentle offshore wind.

Sunday, September 13th, morning is clean but strong wind makes it hard work. Afternoon has 6ft from the SSW with strong cross-off wind and marginal conditions.

Monday, September 14th, morning is another big one – 10ft from the SSW, 9-second period, energy 1320. Light offshore wind from the NNE. Expert-only, but clean. Afternoon goes cross-onshore and smaller.

The second week fades. Tuesday, September 15th, has a small 3ft S swell with a decent 11-second period, light offshore wind – clean for a log. Wednesday, September 16th, is tiny. Thursday, September 17th, is messy with strong cross-onshore wind.

So, the one to circle is Saturday, September 12th. Morning and afternoon, both with clean groundswell and light offshore winds. The other big moments are Wednesday, September 2nd, and Monday, September 14th’s morning, but those are strictly for the experts. Everything else is either small, windy, or messy.

Rusty.

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