Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Tora Point region over the next couple of weeks.

The window starts off pretty grim, but there’s a bit of a pulse coming through later on. The first week is dominated by a lot of wind and messy conditions, and the real standout is a big swell event that’s more than a week out, which we’ll get to. For the first few days, you’ll be battling the elements more than surfing.

Saturday the 5th kicks off with a tiny 3ft SW swell at Tora Point, but the morning is a write-off with a strong NW wind making it feel ordinary. The afternoon sees a drop in quality, so it’s a pass.

Sunday the 6th is still a struggle. The morning is messy with that 2ft swell and a cross-offshore wind, but the afternoon actually shows a glimmer. A 2ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period and a clean offshore NW wind (25 km/h) might just offer a few fun, clean lines. It’s small, but it’s a rare moment of peace in the chaos.

The start of the next week is a disaster. Monday the 7th through Tuesday the 8th get hammered by onshore winds and building swell. By Tuesday morning, the swell jumps to 8ft from the south with a short 8-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1101 (moderate wave energy). It’s a complete mess, with onshore winds and chop. Forget about it.

Wednesday the 9th is a genuine highlight. The morning sees a clean 5ft SSE swell with a light N wind (5 km/h) and a 8-second period. The afternoon goes glassy. That’s a solid session for the intermediate crew. The water is around 55°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

After that, it drops off hard. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are tiny and windy, with swells barely reaching 2ft. The combined energy is weak (38 and 379 respectively). Not worth getting wet.

Now, the big one. Saturday the 12th of September. A monster 16ft SSW swell with a 12-second period rolls in, and the combined energy is a whopping 9174 (very strong wave energy). The wind is offshore and clean. The file says it’s too big for Tora Point, and I have to agree. That’s expert-level territory, and even then, it might be a washing machine. Only for the brave and the very skilled.

Sunday the 13th through Monday the 14th are a write-off again with onshore winds and cross-shore chop.

Then, Tuesday the 15th of September offers another excellent window. A 10ft SSW swell with a 12-second period and a light NW offshore wind (10 km/h) in the morning. The combined energy is 2602 (strong wave energy). This is a solid, clean, powerful groundswell for experienced surfers. The afternoon is similar but a bit windier. This is the best on offer for the experts.

The final days (Wednesday 16th to Sunday 20th) are a mix of strong winds, onshore conditions, and dropping swell. The 20th has a 6ft SSW swell with a light cross-on wind, but it’s marginal. Not a great way to end the run.

So, to sum it up: the standout is the 9th of September for a clean, fun, glassy day for intermediates. The 12th is a bomb for experts only, and the 15th is another cracker for the experienced crew. Don’t hold your breath for the first week.

Rusty.

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