Tora Point surf break

Tora Point surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 NZST
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Tora Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
14.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 13) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 13th May)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 13th May)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 13th May)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
12
1.6
S
12
2.4
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
13
3
S
13
2.4
S
12
2.2
S
9
1.7
S
9
1.7
S
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.7
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
10
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
SSE
8
0.5
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
992
748
2482
3946
3829
2681
1597
828
450
1225
1060
971
722
537
449
313
201
140
96
68
27
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
WSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
S
5
SSE
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
N
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
off
High Tide
12:48PM1.26m
1:09AM1.36m
1:37PM1.32m
2:00AM1.39m
2:29PM1.40m
2:54AM1.42m
3:23PM1.48m
3:49AM1.45m
4:18PM1.57m
4:46AM1.48m
5:14PM1.64m
5:43AM1.50m
6:11PM1.69m
Low Tide
6:53PM0.25m
7:26AM0.21m
7:46PM0.21m
8:15AM0.17m
8:41PM0.16m
9:06AM0.12m
9:38PM0.11m
10:00AM0.08m
10:37PM0.06m
10:56AM0.05m
11:37PM0.02m
11:53AM0.02m
00:36AM-0.01m
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clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
1
2
Temp °C
14
13
12
11
12
12
11
11
10
10
10
9
9
9
9
10
10
11
12
12
11
11
9
9
5
8
7
7
7
7
7
7
6
7
7
6
8
8
9
10
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
12
1.6
S
12
2.4
SSW
15
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
3
S
13
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
1.7
S
9
1.7
S
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.7
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
10
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
SSE
8
0.5
S
7
Energy kJ
992
748
2482
73
51
2681
29
17
450
1225
1060
971
722
537
449
313
201
140
96
68
27
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
10
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
ENE
10
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
22
0.4
ENE
10
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
SSW
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
Energy kJ
95
427
106
55
154
31
18
7
17
17
45
34
41
62
65
52
70
33
31
17
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
13
0.6
ENE
10
0.1
SE
18
0.1
SE
16
0.2
SSE
15
0.3
SSW
20
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.3
ENE
10
0.1
S
24
0.1
S
22
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
18
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
SW
10
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
9
Energy kJ
60
82
12
10
23
75
18
15
6
18
11
9
15
12
33
28
20
19
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
3
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
13
2.4
S
12
2.2
S
9
0.3
E
4
0.5
E
4
Energy kJ
5
3946
3829
1597
828
3
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
1
3
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
61
64
89
85
124
85
150
1
64
150
89
89
89
27
27
27
27
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
3
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
8
9
6
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
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.

Tora Point is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Upper Hutt. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Upper Hutt. Upper Hutt has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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