
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 8,258 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with S 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 (Sep 21) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 28th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 28th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, near gales from the NW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 14 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1230 | 608 | 480 | 191 | 717 | 181 | 599 | 858 | 865 | 273 | 228 | 251 | 744 | 674 | 499 | 411 | 295 | 229 | 125 | 180 | 579 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:39PM1.34m | 1:02AM1.22m | 1:25PM1.34m | 1:47AM1.22m | 2:11PM1.34m | 2:32AM1.24m | 2:56PM1.36m | 3:18AM1.26m | 3:42PM1.37m | 4:04AM1.30m | 4:28PM1.39m | 4:51AM1.35m | 5:16PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:58PM0.32m | 7:06AM0.32m | 7:43PM0.31m | 7:51AM0.30m | 8:28PM0.29m | 8:37AM0.27m | 9:12PM0.27m | 9:24AM0.24m | 9:58PM0.24m | 10:13AM0.21m | 10:43PM0.21m | 11:03AM0.18m | 11:30PM0.18m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 6:12 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 7:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 4 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 8 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 12 | W 4 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 |
1230 | 608 | 480 | 7 | 514 | 103 | 229 | 249 | 575 | 273 | 228 | 251 | 744 | 674 | 499 | 411 | 295 | 229 | 125 | 180 | 99 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 10 | SSW 16 |
17 | 16 | 27 | 42 | 59 | 69 | 21 | 19 | 138 | 73 | 105 | 232 | 35 | 47 | 143 | 137 | 123 | 79 | 83 | 47 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 15 | SE 12 | SSW 16 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 15 | — | N 11 | S 15 | ESE 16 | SE 15 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
9 | 9 | 9 | 46 | 23 | 181 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 65 | 58 | 10 | 20 | 71 | — | 2 | 17 | 25 | 57 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | — | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NE 3 | NE 5 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | S 8 |
— | — | 3 | 191 | 717 | — | 599 | 858 | 865 | — | 9 | 7 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 47 | 579 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 118 | 0 | 124 | 258 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 261 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 172 | 193 | 127 |
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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.
Tora Point is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Upper Hutt. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Upper Hutt. Upper Hutt has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










