Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, looking at your local stretch. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming, but you’ve got to pick your moments. The first few days are a bit iffy, then we hit a sweet spot before a drop-off, and the back half of the outlook is where the real action kicks off.

Thursday morning kicks things off at Tora Point. The swell’s sitting at about 6 feet, coming from the SSW, with a period of 11 seconds – a decent groundswell but it’s picking up a cross wind from the SW at 6 mph, so it’s not glassy. The combined energy is moderate (2027), and the water’s sitting at 54°, which is about average for this time of year. It’s a marginal call, and I wouldn’t rush out. By Thursday afternoon, the wind picks up to 9 mph and goes cross-onshore, dropping the swell to 6 feet from the SE. The energy drops (1091), and it’s choppy – a bit of a dud.

Friday is where we get our first real highlight. Friday morning at Tora Point, you’ve got a clean 6-foot S swell with a long 15-second period. That’s a lovely groundswell, and the wind’s coming from the NNW at 6 mph, which is offshore and light. The combined energy is strong (2297), and the waves are set to be excellent for experienced surfers. This is the good stuff. Friday afternoon holds up too: 7 feet from the S, period 13 seconds, and a moderate offshore from the NNW at 12 mph. Still clean, still solid – a top call.

Saturday morning is still very good. The swell drops slightly to 5 feet from the S, period 11 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NW at 6 mph. The energy is moderate (694), and conditions are clean. Saturday afternoon, the wind turns offshore again from the NW at 9 mph, with a 5-foot S swell – still good, but it’s easing. If you can only get out one day, Friday is your standout.

Sunday sees a noticeable drop. The swell is down to 4 feet from the SSE on Sunday morning, with a moderate cross-offshore wind, and the energy is weak (367). It’s marginal. Sunday afternoon, the swell is only 3 feet from the S, and even though the wind is fresh offshore at 19 mph, the energy is too low (236) to get excited about.

Monday and Tuesday are flat to small. Monday morning has a 3-foot SSE swell with a cross-onshore wind – poor conditions. By Tuesday morning, there’s a small 3-foot SSE swell with a 11-second period, but it’s cross-offshore and the energy is weak (228). Not worth paddling out for. Wednesday through to Friday the 16th of August stays small, with swells under 3 feet, mostly from the east or southeast. Periods are short, energy is low – there’s nothing doing.

Now, here’s the real buzz. The 17th of August (Monday) starts to fire. Monday morning at Tora Point is looking incredible – a 10-foot SSW swell with a 9-second period, and it’s glassy. The combined energy is strong (1319), and it’s described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is too big for beginners. Monday afternoon, the swell jumps to 12 feet from the SSW, with light onshore wind – it might be too big even for this break, so watch out.

But the absolute standout is Tuesday the 18th of August. Tuesday morning: 10 feet of S swell, with a very long 14-second period, and it’s glassy. The energy is very strong (3989). That is a serious groundswell with perfect, clean conditions. For a point break like Tora Point – which is a point, so it’s set up to handle long-period groundswell – this is going to be a session to remember. It’s only for experts, though. Tuesday afternoon, it drops to 8 feet from the S, with a cross-onshore wind – still big, but less ideal.

Wednesday the 19th of August, you’ve got another excellent morning: 8 feet from the S, 12-second period, glassy conditions, and strong energy (1641). Still excellent for experienced surfers. Wednesday afternoon sees a 10-foot SSW swell but with onshore wind – it’s big but messy.

After that, from Thursday the 20th of August through to Friday the 21st, the swell drops right off and the wind turns onshore. Poor conditions with small, weak swells. That’s your run.

So the two true standouts are Friday morning the 7th of August with clean, 6-foot S groundswell and offshore winds, and Tuesday morning the 18th of August – glassy, 10-foot S groundswell with a very long period. That Tuesday session is the one you point the car at. Keep in mind, crowds are rare at Tora Point, which is a bonus.

Rusty.

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