Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 23s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 6,234 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with ESE 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 (Jul 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 14s. 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 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 3PM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 23s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, this time in feet and knots. The next couple weeks are looking interesting for the experienced crew at Tora Point. The water temp is about 55°F, which is standard for July, so don't forget your booties.
Friday the 17th of July kicks things off. The morning is the pick: a 4ft swell from the ESE, with a long 16-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the north, keeping the surface clean. There's a solid amount of energy pouring in (1341). Crowds are rare, so you’ll have plenty of room to find your line.
Saturday the 18th of July is a double-header. The morning is clean with a 4ft ESE swell (1436 energy). The real story is the afternoon. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SSW, with a very long 22-second period and a massive 6121 energy reading. That’s a serious amount of water moving. The wind is a light cross-on, so it’s not perfect, but for a point, that’s still rideable. This one is for experts only.
Now, Sunday the 19th of July is the absolute highlight. Both the morning and afternoon are glassy – zero wind. The swell is 7ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, both from the SSW with a 17-second period. This is as clean as it gets. The energy is strong (2735 and 2046). Scores of waves with shape and power. If you can only paddle out once, this is the day.
Monday the 20th of July gets big. The afternoon pushes 10ft from the SSW with a 19-second period and a massive 6357 energy. The wind is cross-shore, so the surface will be lumpy, but the raw power is there for the big wave chargers.
Tuesday the 21st of July stays solid. A 7ft SSW swell in the morning with a light offshore, and the afternoon gets a moderate 12 knot offshore from the NNW to keep it clean.
The surf then fades from Wednesday the 22nd of July through the middle of the following week. Wave heights drop to 4ft and lower, with less energy. The wind is mostly offshore, but the size just isn't there for a proper session.
Thursday the 30th of July brings a new pulse. A 6ft SSW swell with a short 7-second period, but it’s clean with a moderate offshore wind. The energy is moderate (566). A decent option to finish the run.
So, to sum it up: the standout is Sunday the 19th of July. That glassy, 7ft SSW groundswell is the one you don't want to miss. Saturday the 18th afternoon is a close second for the big wave crew.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 16 | SSW 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 848 | 975 | 840 | 732 | 5526 | 4242 | 2378 | 1785 | 1751 | 1658 | 6234 | 3444 | 1842 | 1327 | 705 | 439 | 379 | 143 | 85 | 147 | 78 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:24PM1.67m | 7:52AM1.48m | 8:20PM1.61m | 8:48AM1.46m | 9:14PM1.54m | 9:43AM1.43m | 10:08PM1.46m | 10:37AM1.40m | 11:00PM1.39m | 11:29AM1.38m | 11:51PM1.33m | 12:19PM1.36m | 00:41AM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:07PM-0.02m | 1:49AM0.00m | 2:04PM0.01m | 2:43AM0.03m | 3:01PM0.06m | 3:36AM0.07m | 3:57PM0.11m | 4:27AM0.12m | 4:51PM0.17m | 5:16AM0.18m | 5:44PM0.23m | 6:04AM0.23m | 6:35PM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 16 | SSW 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 7 | SSW 12 | S 9 |
| kJ | 848 | 975 | 840 | 732 | 5526 | 4242 | 2378 | 1785 | 1751 | 1658 | 6234 | 3444 | 1842 | 1327 | 705 | 439 | 379 | 143 | 44 | 147 | 53 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | ESE 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SSW 19 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 9 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 225 | 870 | 490 | 298 | 595 | 479 | 357 | 261 | 187 | 1260 | 123 | 87 | 48 | 48 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 129 | 85 | 40 | 78 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | — | — | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | ESE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 268 | — | — | 406 | — | — | — | — | — | 127 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | 32 | 67 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | W 3 | SSW 2 | — | — | NE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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