
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 6,345 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period with ENE 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line.
Overall, it’s a real mixed bag for Tora Point over the next 16 days. We get a taste of something decent right at the start, then a long, ugly stretch of onshore wind and building swell that’ll have you reaching for the kite gear rather than a surfboard. Cleaner conditions and smaller surf return in the second week, but you’ll need to pick your moment.
Right off the bat, Sunday afternoon the 5th of July is your standout. Tora Point is looking good with a clean 4 ft swell out of the ENE, and that steady 15 km/h NNW offshore wind is grooming it nicely. The water temp is sitting at 55°, right on the money for this time of year, no surprises there. Combined wave energy is moderate at 348. It’s a gentle, glassy start and the best the window has to offer for a clean paddle.
From Monday the 6th, it turns on us. A strong SSE wind slams straight onshore, and the surf quality goes right out the window. Monday and Tuesday are a write-off with building 8 ft to 10 ft swell and cross to onshore winds. Combined energy jumps into the four-digit range, hitting 2539 on Tuesday, but it’s a messy, unrideable mess. Wednesday through to the following Saturday, it's much the same story: strong onshore winds from the S and SSE, with solid swell up to 15 ft and combined energy peaking at 4640. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddling.
After that long grim stretch, things settle down. From Monday the 13th, the wind backs off and the swell drops. We get some clean, smaller days. Sunday the 12th is marginal, but Monday the 13th has some cleaner windows with 5 ft to 6 ft ESE swell and light cross-on winds. The real gem in this later period is Tuesday the 14th of July. Light NNW offshore wind, 4 ft ESE swell, and a combined energy of 451. Clean, lined up, and very surfable.
Wednesday the 15th keeps the offshore theme but the swell is dropping further, around 3 ft to 4 ft, with a nice long 11 to 12-second period from the ESE. It’s a groundswell, so it’ll peel nicely down the point. Thursday the 16th has a tiny window of glory – glassy conditions on the afternoon with a 6 ft ENE swell, but it’s short period at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit fat and jumbled at the beach. The rest of the second week sees inconsistent, small surf in the 3 ft to 4 ft range, mostly clean but nothing to write home about.
So, bottom line: Sunday the 5th is your best bet for a proper session, with Tuesday the 14th running a close second as a cleaner option later on. Don’t bother paddling out in that windy mess mid-week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Wed night, moderate winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
143 | 173 | 282 | 845 | 1308 | 1876 | 3266 | 1917 | 1387 | 2362 | 5274 | 6345 | 3328 | 1514 | 1450 | 1418 | 1032 | 965 | 1149 | 815 | 678 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 9:02PM1.36m | 9:26AM1.24m | 9:46PM1.35m | 10:11AM1.27m | 10:32PM1.35m | 11:00AM1.32m | 11:21PM1.35m | 11:51AM1.38m | 00:15AM1.37m | 12:45PM1.45m | 1:10AM1.39m | 1:41PM1.52m | 2:08AM1.42m | 2:38PM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:24AM0.25m | 3:33PM0.27m | 4:06AM0.24m | 4:21PM0.26m | 4:50AM0.22m | 5:11PM0.24m | 5:37AM0.20m | 6:05PM0.21m | 6:27AM0.17m | 7:01PM0.17m | 7:21AM0.13m | 8:00PM0.13m | 8:17AM0.09m | ||||||||
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | |
— | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Feels °C | 9 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | — | — | SSW 14 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
143 | 173 | 282 | 208 | 214 | 211 | 136 | 1917 | 1387 | 980 | — | — | 105 | 1514 | 1450 | 1418 | 487 | 381 | 1149 | 815 | 678 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | — | — | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
102 | 38 | 128 | 172 | 100 | 97 | — | 114 | 61 | 59 | — | — | 74 | 246 | 138 | 91 | 80 | 116 | 306 | 249 | 223 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | S 21 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | — | — | — |
8 | 7 | 143 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 77 | 127 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | S 4 | SE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — |
7 | 55 | 4 | 845 | 1308 | 1876 | 3266 | 239 | 411 | 2362 | 5274 | 6345 | 3328 | 603 | 528 | 471 | 1032 | 965 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 85 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 72 | 154 | 154 | 242 | 224 | 270 | 238 | 201 | 201 | 85 | 127 | 127 | 124 |
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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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