Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
11.6°C
0.3° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 8,538 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period with SSW 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 (Aug 25) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 25th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 31st Aug)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 1st Sep)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's comin' down the line for Tora Point. This is a dedicated point break that's exposed to the south swell, but the real secret is its need for a bit of north-west in the wind to clean it up. The water temp is sittin' around 53°, which is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

The next 16 days start with a bit of a wait. There's nothing worth paddling out for right this second, but the wait isn't long. The first real opportunity rolls in on Monday afternoon, August 24th. We've got a solid 7ft swell from the SSW, with a moderate 13-second period, packing a heap of energy (1509). That's a decent push, and with a firm NW wind blowing offshore, it's gonna be clean and lined up. This is a good spot for a beginner, but at 7ft it's getting a bit meaty for the absolute first-timers. This is a solid, trustworthy session.

The standout period, and the one you really want to pencil in, is Thursday, August 27th. The morning session sees a big jump in size and energy. We're looking at an 8ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, and the energy reading is a massive 3543. That's a serious ocean. The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the ENE. Look, this is a point break, so that long period groundswell is gonna wrap in beautifully, giving you those long, drawing lines. The size does push it into expert-only territory for the morning, but it's the best quality on offer. The afternoon drops to a still-juicy 8ft from the S with a 16-second period (2787 energy) and a cross-off breeze, still very clean.

The following week has a couple of interesting calls, but they're less certain. Tuesday, September 1st, the morning looks promising with a big 12ft SSW swell and a clean NW offshore wind, but the file warns the swell might be too big for the break itself. That's a big one, only for the brave and experienced. Saturday, September 5th is another one to watch, with another 13ft pulse from the SSE, but again, the note says it's likely too big. The wind is light and clean, though, so if you're a charger, keep an eye on that one.

Outside of those windows, the rest of the period is a bit of a mixed bag. The end of the first week sees the swell drop off into the 3ft range, and the second week has a lot of stronger winds and smaller, choppier surf. There's a glassy little 2ft wave on Monday morning, September 7th, with a 10-second period and no wind at all, which is a nice little beginner window if you're just keen to get wet.

So, for the best all-rounder, Thursday, August 27th is your day. Big, clean, and powerful. If you're looking for a solid, reliable wave that's not gonna scare you, Monday, August 24th is the call. The later, bigger swells are for the experts only.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, strong winds from the NW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Mon
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
17
2.5
SSW
17
2.3
S
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.8
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1488
566
422
604
673
620
472
1282
3527
2734
1106
522
350
119
181
141
158
81
56
167
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
25
NW
30
NW
25
NW
15
NW
20
NW
35
NW
30
W
15
ENE
15
NE
15
N
20
N
30
NNW
25
NW
15
NW
25
NW
10
WNW
5
NNW
5
E
10
N
Wind State
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off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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glassy
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High Tide
2:25AM1.23m
2:49PM1.36m
3:09AM1.24m
3:34PM1.38m
3:54AM1.25m
4:19PM1.39m
4:39AM1.27m
5:03PM1.40m
5:24AM1.29m
5:48PM1.40m
6:10AM1.32m
6:34PM1.40m
Low Tide
8:21PM0.32m
8:29AM0.30m
9:07PM0.31m
9:14AM0.28m
9:52PM0.29m
10:00AM0.26m
10:37PM0.26m
10:46AM0.23m
11:22PM0.24m
11:33AM0.21m
00:07AM0.22m
12:21PM0.19m
00:52AM0.20m
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6:48
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5:44
5:45
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Temp °C
13
12
15
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12
16
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10
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Feels °C
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12
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9
12
9
7
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11
7
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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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