
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, ENE swell with 894 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s cooking for Tora Point over the next couple of weeks.
We’re starting off on a bit of a quiet note. The first couple of days have some waves, but conditions are a bit messy. The real standout window opens up around the middle of the week. The best bet for quality surf looks to be Friday the 14th into the weekend.
For the highlight, aim for Tora Point. On Friday afternoon, we’ve got a 5.6 ft swell from the ENE with glassy conditions. That’s a clean, offshore wind feel and the swell energy is solid, sitting at 471 for the combined energy of all swells directed here. The 9-second period is decent, offering some push. The wind is described as “glass” – that’s a major positive. The break is a point, so it should handle that groundswell nicely. Crowds are rare, so you might have it to yourself.
Before that, Wednesday morning (12th) also looks clean with a 4.6 ft SE swell and cross-offshore winds, but the energy is a bit lower at 333. Thursday afternoon picks up again with a 4.6 ft ENE swell, but period is short at 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weaker.
Now, the second week gets a bit wild. From the 15th, the swell starts to pump up, but the wind turns nasty. Saturday afternoon shows a 6.6 ft E swell but with a strong cross-onshore wind, making it lumpy. By Sunday the 16th, we’re looking at 9.8 ft S swells, but the wind is howling onshore. That combined energy on Sunday afternoon is a massive 1754 – but it’s blown out. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’ll be a battle. The period jumps to 13 seconds on Tuesday the 18th – that’s a very long period groundswell, which at a point break like Tora could be special, but with a near-gale cross-onshore wind, it’s just messy. For the 18th, the swell hits 16.4 ft from the SSW, with a 15-second period, and the energy is a crazy 10748 – but it’s a total write-off for paddling. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
There’s a gap in the good stuff after the 16th. The wind cleans up again towards the end of the month. Friday the 21st offers a return to clean conditions with a 3.3 ft S swell and cross-offshore winds. Then Saturday the 22nd morning has a 3.9 ft S swell with a 12-second period – that’s a nice long groundswell and clean. The energy is 433, which is moderate. A solid option for a cleaner session.
Keep in mind, the water temperature is about average for this time of year, so grab a spring suit.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 11 | SSW 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
290 | 163 | 180 | 137 | 119 | 375 | 270 | 306 | 200 | 79 | 103 | 99 | 78 | 117 | 179 | 130 | 251 | 195 | 894 | 522 | 583 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:24PM1.56m | 1:51AM1.42m | 2:21PM1.60m | 2:49AM1.44m | 3:19PM1.64m | 3:46AM1.46m | 4:16PM1.65m | 4:42AM1.47m | 5:12PM1.65m | 5:38AM1.48m | 6:07PM1.63m | 6:33AM1.48m | 7:01PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:44PM0.12m | 7:59AM0.09m | 8:43PM0.09m | 8:57AM0.05m | 9:41PM0.06m | 9:55AM0.02m | 10:38PM0.04m | 10:53AM0.01m | 11:34PM0.03m | 11:50AM0.01m | 00:29AM0.03m | 12:46PM0.02m | 1:22AM0.05m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 38 | 17 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Feels °C | 6 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 1 | -2 | -2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
290 | 163 | 180 | 137 | 119 | 212 | 247 | 306 | 200 | 79 | 103 | 51 | 59 | 117 | 179 | 151 | 251 | 195 | 894 | 492 | 326 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | SE 12 | SSW 15 | SSE 11 | SW 13 | SSE 11 | E 6 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSW 15 | ESE 14 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 18 |
176 | 31 | 27 | 11 | 73 | 23 | 270 | 7 | 44 | 15 | 52 | 51 | 31 | 34 | 83 | 130 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 28 | 85 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 13 | E 13 | SE 12 | NE 7 | E 12 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 13 | SE 10 | SW 16 | ESE 10 | ESE 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 13 | SSW 16 | — | SW 13 | SE 14 |
23 | 161 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 13 | 24 | 10 | 35 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 24 | — | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | W 3 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | — | ESE 7 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | — | SW 3 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 |
14 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 32 | 375 | — | 38 | 11 | 35 | 80 | 99 | 78 | 233 | 388 | — | — | 9 | 489 | 522 | 583 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 27 | 61 | 61 | 1 | 85 | 127 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 314 |
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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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