Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
13.3°C
1.3° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 4,022 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with E 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 9th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 12th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 12th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run building at Tora Point, but the first few days are a bit of a slow starter. The real action kicks in from Friday the 11th and carries through the weekend, with some stunners on offer. The water is sitting at 56°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—nothing crazy, but a nice little bonus.

Wednesday morning the 9th, we’re looking at clean 5ft waves from the east, with a light cross-off breeze. Not a standout, but a pleasant way to start if you’re keen. The energy is weak (317), so don’t expect anything punchy. Wednesday afternoon stays similar, 4ft east swell, still clean.

Thursday the 10th is a write-off. Thursday morning sees the swell drop to 2ft and the wind swings to a strong cross-off, but the energy is pathetic (73). Thursday afternoon gets worse—rain, a fresh cross-onshore, and a messy 1ft swell. Stay home.

Now, Friday the 11th is where it gets interesting. Friday morning, we’ve got a clean 3ft swell from the SSW, but the period is 18 seconds—that’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is strong (576), and the wind is offshore from the NNW, making for clean, well-shaped waves. This is a proper point-break setup, so those long-period lines will wrap in nicely. Friday afternoon stays clean with a moderate offshore, energy dropping a bit (491) but still good.

Saturday the 12th is a true standout. Saturday morning is a bit of a mixed bag—5ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, but a light cross-onshore leaves small ripples. Energy is very strong (1222), but the wind is a minor letdown. However, Saturday afternoon is the pick of the weekend. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SSW, period 14 seconds, and the energy is immense (2425). This is big, powerful surf—definitely for experienced surfers only. The wind is a gentle cross-off, keeping it clean. This is the sort of session you’ll be telling your mates about.

Sunday the 13th keeps the quality high. Sunday morning is glassy with a 8ft SSW swell, period 13 seconds, and energy still very strong (1995). Perfect conditions for the experienced crew. Sunday afternoon sees the swell hold at 8ft, but a light cross-onshore creeps in, making it a bit less pristine.

Monday the 14th is still a good option. Monday morning has 6ft SSW swell, period 12 seconds, with a light offshore wind. Energy is strong (1010). Monday afternoon drops to 5ft from the south, but it’s glassy—a lovely clean session for the more moderate surfer.

Tuesday the 15th is a step down. The swell drops to 4ft, period 11 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind. Clean, but nothing to get excited about. Energy is moderate (339). Wednesday the 16th is a total dud—strong winds and tiny swell.

Looking further ahead, Thursday the 17th morning has a clean 4ft SSW swell with a 14-second period and offshore wind, energy moderate (620). Worth a look if you’re free. The rest of the second week is mostly blown out or small, with a few marginal windows. Friday the 18th onward is a mix of strong winds and poor quality. However, the very end of the outlook, Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th, shows a return of promising conditions—clean, glassy mornings with 3-3ft SSW swell and long periods, energy moderate to strong. Those are promising but less certain given the long-range.

The absolute best on offer is Saturday afternoon the 12th and Sunday morning the 13th. Big, powerful swell, long period, clean conditions—this is the real deal for experienced surfers. If you’re not in that league, Monday morning the 14th is your best bet for a solid, clean wave with less intensity.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.4
SW
16
1.8
S
8
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
11
0.8
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
224
149
62
61
362
418
399
428
1121
2425
3314
1975
1437
1413
992
748
528
326
275
164
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
NE
35
NW
25
NW
30
SSW
20
S
10
NNW
25
NW
15
SW
5
E
15
NE
10
W
5
SSE
10
ESE
10
N
5
NNW
5
ESE
10
NNW
10
NW
25
NW
45
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:02PM1.58m
3:29AM1.44m
3:57PM1.58m
4:23AM1.45m
4:51PM1.56m
5:17AM1.46m
5:44PM1.52m
6:09AM1.46m
6:36PM1.48m
7:01AM1.46m
7:27PM1.43m
7:51AM1.45m
8:17PM1.39m
Low Tide
9:23PM0.08m
9:39AM0.06m
10:18PM0.07m
10:35AM0.05m
11:11PM0.07m
11:31AM0.06m
00:03AM0.09m
12:25PM0.08m
00:53AM0.11m
1:19PM0.11m
1:42AM0.15m
2:11PM0.15m
2:30AM0.19m
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6:28
6:26
6:24
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6:20
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6:00
6:00
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Temp °C
12
14
12
12
8
9
12
13
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17
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Feels °C
8
11
5
6
1
3
7
7
7
7
8
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8
8
5
12
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8
13
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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