Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
12.2° C
0.2° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, S swell with 2,066 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with SE 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 6th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 6th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 7th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, surfers, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid 16-day window comin’ up for Tora Point, a nice little point break that’s beginner-friendly and fairly consistent. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The week kicks off proper on Thursday, August 6th. It’s a bit of a slow start, with a messy 6ft swell from the SSW and a cross wind, so the surf is marginal. But hang tight, because Friday, August 7th is the real standout. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the south, but the key is the offshore wind from the NNW, light at 6 mph. That’s gonna clean things up beautifully. The swell period is a long 15 seconds, a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is pumping (2096). This is quality surf, but at 6ft, it’s more for experienced surfers. Tora Point is a point break, so that long period will wrap in nicely, giving you long, groomed lines.

Saturday morning, August 8th, is a beauty for the early birds. The swell drops to a clean 5ft from the south, but the wind goes glassy – absolutely dead calm. That’s about as good as it gets for a clean session. The afternoon picks up a gentle offshore breeze, keeping it tidy. The combined energy eases to moderate (694), but the quality is still there.

Sunday, August 9th, sees the swell drop a little more to 4ft, but the wind is offshore from the north, making it a clean, fun day for beginners. The energy is moderate (365). The early part of the following week, Monday August 10th and Tuesday August 11th, the swell drops right off and the wind turns onshore, so it’s a bit of a write-off for quality waves. There’s a pocket of glassy conditions on Tuesday morning with a 4ft swell, but it’s weak.

From Wednesday August 12th through to Saturday August 15th, the swell is tiny and the conditions are mostly ordinary. The energy is low, with values under 200. There’s a very long period groundswell (21 seconds) on Saturday morning, but it’s so small (1.0ft) it’s barely a ripple. The next week, from Sunday August 16th onward, gets messy. Strong cross-onshore winds and a building swell that gets too big for the break. By Monday August 17th, the swell hits 10ft and then 12ft, but it’s onshore and lumpy. Tuesday August 18th is just blown out with near gale-force winds. It’s a no-go for paddle surfing, and honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a board.

The real late highlight is Thursday, August 20th. The wind swings back offshore, light from the NNW, and we get a solid 6ft swell from the east, with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (963) and the forecast is for very good conditions. It’s a bit of a gamble being two weeks out, but it’s promising. The Friday morning after that also looks good with a similar swell and offshore winds.

So, the standout is hands-down the Friday morning of August 7th. If you’re keen on a clean, glassy session, the Saturday morning of August 8th is your other winner. The long-range stuff on August 20th is worth keeping an eye on, but take it with a pinch of salt for now.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri night, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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S
11
1.9
SSW
11
1.8
SE
10
1.6
SE
12
1.8
S
15
2
S
14
1.6
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.5
S
11
1.4
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
1
S
9
1.3
SSW
7
1.2
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1916
854
659
760
1377
1444
746
643
526
418
250
209
100
135
160
153
376
415
110
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
WSW
15
SW
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
5
W
15
NW
10
NNW
15
NNE
15
N
15
NNW
10
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10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SE
15
ENE
15
NE
Wind State
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off
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High Tide
10:10PM1.36m
10:37AM1.40m
11:02PM1.37m
11:31AM1.45m
11:57PM1.38m
12:27PM1.50m
00:54AM1.40m
1:24PM1.56m
1:51AM1.42m
2:21PM1.60m
2:49AM1.44m
3:19PM1.64m
Low Tide
4:25AM0.20m
4:54PM0.20m
5:15AM0.18m
5:49PM0.18m
6:08AM0.15m
6:46PM0.15m
7:03AM0.12m
7:44PM0.12m
7:59AM0.09m
8:43PM0.09m
8:57AM0.05m
9:41PM0.06m
cloud
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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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