Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
12.5°C
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Tora Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tora Point surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, S swell with 569 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period with SW 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 6th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 8th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 8th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening for the next couple of weeks.

Right now, the ocean is pretty flat and messy. The first surf worth paddling for doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 8th. Before that, it’s a run of strong offshore winds and tiny, poor-condition waves that aren’t worth the wax. Saturday morning through Monday afternoon is a write-off.

Tuesday the 8th is the first glimmer of hope. The morning shapes up nicely with a 5ft swell from the SSE, but here’s the kicker – the period is only 7 seconds. That’s short-period wind swell, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and won’t have that long, drawn-out wall you’d dream of. The wind is glassy, which is a major plus – really clean faces. The combined energy is moderate (323). For a beginner-friendly point break, it’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Wednesday the 9th morning is a repeat of the glassy conditions, with a 5ft S swell (239 energy). Again, short period. Good for a cruise, but the wave quality is ordinary.

Now, the standout window is Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th.

Tuesday the 15th morning is the real highlight. We’ve got an 8ft swell from the S, with a 12-second period (1944 energy). That’s moderate to strong energy, and the direction is a solid match for the optimum SSE swell direction for Tora Point. The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers – 8ft is too big for beginners. The period is long enough to give some proper shape, but at a point break, that long period will actually be a bonus, wrapping in nicely.

Wednesday the 16th is also a good call. The morning is a 5ft SSE swell (393 energy) with a light offshore from the N. The afternoon goes glassy with a 4ft SSE swell (370 energy). Both are clean, long-period groundswell (10 seconds), offering good, consistent waves for a wider range of abilities.

The water temperature is sitting at 55°F, which is bang on average for this time of year. No surprises there.

The final fling is Friday the 18th. The morning has a 3ft SSW swell (676 energy) with a moderate offshore from the NNW. The afternoon picks up to 8ft from the SSW (1862 energy) with the same offshore wind. That afternoon session is excellent for experienced surfers, but the swell direction is a little off the optimum, so it won’t be as perfect as the 15th.

Overall, the best bet is Tuesday morning the 15th – it’s the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful of the good windows. The 16th is a solid backup for a cleaner, smaller wave. Keep an eye on the wind, and don’t bother with anything before the 8th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Fri morning, moderate winds from the NW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

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S
12
0.9
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0.6
S
10
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SSW
16
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SSW
8
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9
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1.5
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1.1
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8
0.5
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
397
188
69
24
133
55
184
160
333
207
69
63
48
569
257
260
175
210
142
107
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
30
WNW
20
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NNW
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35
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20
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High Tide
9:53PM1.39m
10:19AM1.49m
10:47PM1.39m
11:15AM1.52m
11:43PM1.39m
12:12PM1.54m
00:40AM1.40m
1:09PM1.56m
1:37AM1.41m
2:06PM1.58m
2:33AM1.42m
3:02PM1.58m
Low Tide
4:05AM0.16m
4:41PM0.15m
4:58AM0.15m
5:37PM0.14m
5:52AM0.14m
6:34PM0.13m
6:49AM0.11m
7:31PM0.11m
7:45AM0.09m
8:27PM0.10m
8:42AM0.07m
9:23PM0.08m
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Temp °C
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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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