Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Tora Point. Don’t hold your breath for the next few days, because it’s a bit of a write-off until Sunday morning.

The water temp is sitting at 53°, which is pretty much bang on average for the time of year at Tora Point. Nothing unusual there.

We’ve got a rough start. Friday the 31st kicks off with a weak 2 ft easterly windswell, but a 19 mph cross-offshore breeze means it’s messy and not worth paddling out for. Saturday the 1st of August is a total no-go: a solid 13 ft swell from the SSW, but it’s getting hammered by a strong 25 mph cross-onshore wind. The combined energy of all swells is a massive 3974, but with that wind, it’s just a washing machine. Stay on the beach.

Now, Sunday the 2nd – that’s where it gets interesting. Sunday morning brings a clean 7 ft S swell with a 6 mph offshore wind from the NW. The combined energy is 1567 – moderate to strong. This is good, solid groundswell for experienced surfers. The period is 11 seconds, so there’s some decent push. By Sunday afternoon, the wind drops to glassy, dead calm, and the swell eases to 6 ft. That’s the standout of the first week. Clean, smooth walls. If you’re an experienced surfer, do not miss Sunday afternoon.

Monday the 3rd is nice too: 3 ft to 4 ft SSW swell, glassy or light cross-offshore winds. Clean and fun for everyone, not just the pros. The combined energy is 583 to 704, moderate but well-shaped.

Tuesday the 4th goes backwards. A big 12 ft to 13 ft S swell rolls in, but it’s blown out by a 19 mph cross-onshore. Combined energy jumps to 5297, but it’s ugly. Wednesday the 5th is marginal, with 8 ft to 10 ft S swell and a cross-onshore wind. Not great.

Thursday the 6th morning is a hidden gem: glassy conditions, 6 ft S swell, combined energy 953. That’s clean and rideable, but the afternoon gets a bit cross-shore and choppy.

Friday the 7th morning is small, only 2 ft, but offshore winds. The afternoon is a real surprise: 5 ft S swell with a 17-second period – that’s very long period groundswell. Combined energy of 1610, clean offshore breeze. This is a point break, so it’ll handle that long period beautifully. Another standout for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 8th is solid: 5 ft to 5 ft S swell, gentle offshore winds. Clean and consistent. Sunday the 9th is a bit more marginal with a moderate offshore, and the swell drops to 4 ft, but the afternoon bump to 6 ft has a short 7-second period, making it lumpy.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th bring in some ESE swell, 7 ft to 8 ft, with clean conditions and light offshore winds. The longer period on Monday (8-9 seconds) is okay, but Tuesday’s 8-second period is a bit short. Still, with light offshore winds, it’s clean and fun.

Wednesday the 12th is a highlight: 8 ft E swell with a 12-second period, combined energy 2032, and a moderate offshore wind. That’s clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers. Thursday the 13th drops off a bit, but still offshore winds and rideable 4 ft to 5 ft swell.

Then the run ends. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are all cross-onshore winds, small to medium swell, and poor conditions. The gap at the end is two days of nothing.

The best on offer? Sunday the 2nd afternoon – glassy, 6 ft S swell, clean walls. And Friday the 7th afternoon – long period 5 ft S groundswell, clean offshore. Those are the ones to plan around.

Rusty.

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