Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,378 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next few weeks for Tora Point.
We’ve got a quiet start, but the wait is worth it. The first few days are a washout, but a solid window of quality surf builds from Monday, August 24th, with a couple of real gems.
Monday, August 24th is the kick-off. The morning delivers a solid 8ft SSW groundswell, with a 13-second period and a massive surge of energy (2103). That’s a lot of power for a point. The wind is clean and offshore from the NNW. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but at 8ft, it’s not for the beginners. The water temp is sitting at 52°, which is about average for this time of year.
Tuesday, August 25th drops off, with the swell back to 4 to 4ft, and the wind goes cross-offshore. It’s clean, but not a standout.
Wednesday, August 26th morning is a real sleeper. The wind barely blows from the NNE at 3 mph, making for nearly glassy conditions on a 4ft, 15-second SSW groundswell. The energy is moderate (620). This is a top pick for a clean, relaxed session when the ocean is smooth.
Thursday, August 27th afternoon sees the swell jump back up to 7ft from the SSW, with a long 17-second period and a wall of energy at 2391. The wind is offshore from the NNW. This is another powerful, excellent session for the experienced crew.
Friday, August 28th holds steady, with 5ft to 4ft SSW/S swell and clean offshore winds all day. Good, consistent surf.
Saturday, August 29th and Sunday the 30th fade out quickly, so the first week’s action is done by then.
Looking into the second week, there’s a promising run starting Tuesday, September 1st. The morning has a clean 8ft SSW swell (1357 energy) with offshore NW winds. That’s a solid expert session.
Thursday, September 3rd is a real long-range surprise. The morning shows a 3ft SSW swell, but with a *very* long 19-second period and a light offshore wind from the north. The energy is solid (881). This is a long-period groundswell, perfect for the point setup at Tora Point. It’s a promising call, but it’s over a week out, so keep an eye on it.
Then we hit Sunday, September 6th. The morning shows a massive 18ft SSW swell with a 12-second period and a staggering 9147 energy. The wind is offshore, but the swell is simply too big for this break. Unless you’re a tow-in expert, this is a miss. Monday the 7th still has 12ft to 10ft SSE swell, which is still huge and only for the hardcore.
For the best on offer, the standout is the Wednesday, August 26th morning for its glassy, clean conditions on a moderate swell, and the Thursday, August 27th afternoon for the power and quality of the bigger swell. For the long-range, Thursday, September 3rd morning is a beautiful prospect with that super-long period.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed morning, strong winds from the NW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | ESE 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 50 | 33 | 106 | 2071 | 1674 | 634 | 325 | 696 | 650 | 566 | 367 | 1023 | 1674 | 2378 | 1960 | 836 | 483 | 347 | 195 | 73 | 160 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:17PM1.35m | 1:39AM1.24m | 2:03PM1.36m | 2:25AM1.23m | 2:49PM1.36m | 3:09AM1.24m | 3:34PM1.38m | 3:54AM1.25m | 4:19PM1.39m | 4:39AM1.27m | 5:03PM1.40m | 5:24AM1.29m | 5:48PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:35PM0.32m | 7:44AM0.32m | 8:21PM0.32m | 8:29AM0.30m | 9:07PM0.31m | 9:14AM0.28m | 9:52PM0.29m | 10:00AM0.26m | 10:37PM0.26m | 10:46AM0.23m | 11:22PM0.24m | 11:33AM0.21m | 00:07AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | ESE 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 50 | 33 | 106 | 2071 | 1674 | 634 | 325 | 696 | 650 | 566 | 367 | 1023 | 1674 | 2378 | 1960 | 836 | 483 | 347 | 195 | 73 | 160 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | S 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | SSW 16 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | SSW 11 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 33 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 212 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 78 | 24 | 50 | 68 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSE 10 | NE 7 | — | — | SSW 18 | ESE 13 | — | E 12 | ESE 14 | E 10 | NE 10 | — | — | E 16 | SE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | SE 13 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 11 | 9 | 2 | — | — | 31 | 18 | — | 3 | 36 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 9 | 21 | 19 | 27 | 18 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | NW 2 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | — |
| kJ | 20 | 36 | 17 | — | 12 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 5 | — | — | 9 | 8 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 7 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 159 | 150 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 124 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 61 | 118 | 159 |
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