Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
12.3° C
0.1° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 5,083 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 9PM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 28th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 28th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 1st Aug)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got one spot lighting up the forecast for the next couple of weeks: Tora Point. This is a point break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the swell, so it knows how to handle a bit of energy. The water is sitting at 54°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.

The real action kicks off on Tuesday, July 28th. Tora Point is absolutely pumping. We’re looking at a solid 7ft swell out of the ESE, with a long 13-second period pushing a heap of energy into the bay (1507). The wind is either a light NNW offshore or glassy calm, meaning the waves are just going to be pure, clean lines. This is for experienced surfers, though – that’s a decent wall of water, and it’s going to be a proper session. The morning and afternoon both look excellent.

Wednesday, July 29th holds up nicely. The swell drops a touch to 6ft, still from the ESE and with that long 13-second pulse (947 energy). The wind is offshore from the N and NW, so the waves stay clean. This is a full day of very good surf, slightly more manageable than Tuesday, but still packing plenty of punch.

Thursday, July 30th, the swell backs off to 4ft, but the wind is a fresh offshore from the NW. It’s a cleaner, smaller option and the period drops to 12 seconds (558 energy). It’s marginal, but for a smaller board on a clean point, there’ll be something to play with in the morning. The afternoon gets a bit windier and the quality drops.

Friday, July 31st, things get a bit messy. The swell is small, around 3ft, and while the wind is howling offshore at 25 mph, it makes paddling into those weak waves a real struggle. The energy is low (236). Not worth the effort.

The weekend takes a turn for the worse. Saturday, August 1st, a big SSW swell rolls in, hitting 12ft in the afternoon, but the wind is a strong, messy cross-onshore. The energy is massive (2743), but it’s all blown to pieces. Sunday, August 2nd, is even bigger with a 13ft SSW swell (3435 energy) and rain on the wind. This is kitesurfing territory, not a paddler’s friend. The setup is a complete write-off for a clean wave.

After that stormy weekend, we get a nice reset. Monday, August 3rd, brings back clean conditions. A 6ft SSE swell with a 9-second period (762 energy) and a light NNW offshore wind. The waves will be clean and fun. A solid choice for a return to the water.

Tuesday, August 4th, is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a small 3ft SSW swell with a very long 15-second period (620 energy) and light winds – clean, but small. The afternoon brings a bigger 4ft SSW swell with an 18-second period (1376 energy), but the wind swings cross-shore, making it a bit lumpy.

The best call of the whole outlook, though, is far out. On Friday, August 7th, Tora Point is looking at a massive 20ft S swell with a 15-second period. The energy is astronomical (14579). But here’s the catch – the wind is light and onshore, and the forecast itself says it’s too big for this break. This is a monster swell that only the absolute top-tier experts might even consider, and even then, it’s a dangerous beast. Worth noting, but not one to paddle out on casually.

The days after that stay marginal. The swell drops back to 10ft on Saturday, August 8th, with cross-shore winds, so it’s lumpy. From Monday, August 10th, through to Wednesday, August 12th, it’s a consistent run of poor conditions with cross-onshore winds and rain, lots of energy from the SSW but blown out. The window closes up.

So, if you’re looking for the standout, it’s absolutely Tuesday, July 28th. That’s the one. Clean, long-period groundswell, perfect winds, and plenty of power. Wednesday, July 29th, is a close second.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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4
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
ESE
13
2.1
ESE
13
1.8
ESE
13
1.7
ESE
13
1.6
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
12
1.1
ESE
11
1.1
E
11
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.6
SE
15
0.7
SE
16
3.5
SSW
10
4
SSW
12
4
SSW
10
3.5
S
11
1.9
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
9
1.6
SE
8
1.1
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1442
1474
1110
917
727
599
418
331
307
198
151
139
242
2496
4720
3260
2838
625
486
330
236
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
5
SE
10
N
15
N
20
NW
20
NNW
30
NW
25
NW
25
NNW
40
NW
45
NW
35
WNW
40
SSW
40
SSW
25
SSW
30
SW
40
SSW
20
SSE
5
NNW
10
N
10
N
Wind State
off
glassy
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
4:09PM1.39m
4:29AM1.25m
4:53PM1.40m
5:13AM1.26m
5:37PM1.41m
5:58AM1.26m
6:21PM1.40m
6:42AM1.26m
7:05PM1.39m
7:26AM1.27m
7:49PM1.38m
8:12AM1.29m
8:34PM1.37m
Low Tide
9:49AM0.29m
10:29PM0.30m
10:34AM0.27m
11:14PM0.28m
11:19AM0.25m
11:59PM0.26m
12:04PM0.24m
00:43AM0.25m
12:50PM0.23m
1:26AM0.24m
1:35PM0.23m
2:09AM0.23m
2:22PM0.23m
2:53AM0.22m
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7:30
7:28
7:28
7:26
7:26
7:24
7:24
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5:17
5:19
5:20
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:23
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Temp °C
9
10
8
12
12
11
13
13
13
13
13
11
8
9
8
8
8
8
9
10
5
Feels °C
7
8
5
8
7
6
7
7
7
5
4
4
-2
-1
0
-1
0
1
5
6
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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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