
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 5,685 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Tora Point. This spot is about as consistent as they come, so even when it’s quiet elsewhere, this place usually has something on offer.
We’ve got a big, messy pulse of swell rollin’ in right from the start this Saturday, the 12th. The ocean’s got some serious power behind it—the combined energy is up at 1657 and then hits a whopping 5164 by the afternoon. We’re talkin’ a solid 12ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is a cross-onshore and it’s gonna be choppy. It’s big, but it’s not clean. Saturday is a write-off for a good paddle.
Sunday, the 13th, is a bit of a comedown, with 7ft to 10ft swell, but the same cross-onshore wind messes it up. Not your day.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday morning, the 14th of September. The wind goes *dead calm*. Glassy as a mirror. The swell drops to a manageable 6ft from the south, with a good 12-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and for a point break like Tora Point, that’s the recipe for some long, peeling lines. The combined energy is still solid at 1027. This is the standout of the first week. Get out there early.
The middle of the week (Tuesday through Friday) gets small and weak. The combined energy drops below 200, and we’re talkin’ knee-to-waist high swell with short periods. The wind is mostly offshore or clean, but there’s just not enough juice to push you down the line. A flat spell.
The next real highlight is a week later, on Saturday the 19th. Another glassy morning, with the swell building back up to 6ft from the SSW. That 17-second period is *very long*, which means these waves will have serious travel and power, but at a point break it should set up beautifully. The combined energy is 1997. This looks excellent for experienced surfers, but the long period might make it a bit too lined up for a beginner.
The absolute best session on the whole forecast though, has to be Saturday the 26th of September. We’ve got an 8ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is a clean offshore from the NNW at 12 mph. The combined energy is a massive 3397. The point will be firing, with big, clean walls. This is expert territory—it’s going to be big, powerful, and perfect. Mark your calendars for that one.
So, to sum it up: the clear winners are the Monday morning (14th) for a glassy, fun session, and the Saturday (19th) for another glassy morning. But if you’re after the big one, the Saturday the 26th is the day to be in the water. Crowds are rare here, so you should have plenty of waves to yourself.
Stay stoked,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the NW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SE 11 | SSW 6 |
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464 | 1550 | 5164 | 4157 | 1679 | 2373 | 1513 | 1027 | 347 | 360 | 126 | 102 | 52 | 42 | 44 | 36 | 50 | 18 | 64 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:17AM1.46m | 5:44PM1.52m | 6:09AM1.46m | 6:36PM1.48m | 7:01AM1.46m | 7:27PM1.43m | 7:51AM1.45m | 8:17PM1.39m | 8:41AM1.43m | 9:07PM1.34m | 9:29AM1.41m | 9:56PM1.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:01PM0.19m | 3:18AM0.23m | 3:51PM0.23m | |||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 6 |
464 | 1550 | 5164 | 4157 | 1679 | 1290 | 1513 | 1027 | 230 | 360 | 126 | 102 | 52 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 50 | 17 | 64 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | SSW 12 | NE 13 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 10 | S 8 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SE 12 | SE 11 | NE 5 |
5 | 44 | 27 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 347 | 7 | 46 | 51 | 28 | 22 | 44 | 36 | 22 | 18 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ESE 7 | — | — | NE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | — | NE 12 | SE 12 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | S 8 | WSW 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | SSW 15 |
12 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | 5 | 6 | 57 | 29 | 16 | 42 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 2 | S 6 | — | — | — | SSW 11 | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NW 2 | WNW 4 | NW 3 | — | SW 3 | — |
1 | 102 | — | — | — | 2373 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 14 | 6 | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 27 | 73 | 0 | 64 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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