
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 9,963 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Tora Point.
We’ve got a long stretch ahead, and honestly, the first few days are pretty flat or blown out. The water’s sitting at 55°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than average for this time of year – nothing wild, but a bit of a treat. The real action doesn’t kick in until later in the first week, and the standout window shapes up toward the end of the second week.
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th are a write-off. You’ve got a bit of swell but the wind is up and the quality is poor. Not worth paddling out.
Monday 7th sees a jump in size – 7ft to 8ft from the S and SSE – but with onshore winds and a short, weak period of 7 seconds, it’s just a messy, blown-out wall. The combined swell energy peaks at 654 (moderate) but with that wind, it’s not surfable.
Tuesday 8th is still marginal. Swell around 8ft from the ESE, period 9 seconds, but cross-on and onshore breezes make for bumpy conditions. The energy jumps to 1197 (strong) but the quality isn’t there.
Wednesday 9th finally sees a shift. Morning brings clean, cross-off winds from the N, with 5ft ESE swell (8-second period). Energy is moderate at 383, but the light breeze keeps it tidy. Afternoon gets even better: 4ft ESE, light offshore from the NNW, clean faces. This is the first real window for a decent session – small but fun.
Thursday 10th drops right off. Only 2ft with a weak 57 energy and strong winds. Not worth it.
Friday 11th is where it starts to pump. Morning kicks off with 10ft from the SSW, 9-second period, moderate offshore NW wind. Energy is a solid 1639 (strong). This one is for experienced surfers only – over 8ft so it’s expert territory. Clean, powerful, and the offshore wind will hold it open. This is a standout if you’ve got the skill.
Saturday 12th gets huge by the afternoon – 15ft from the SSW, 16-second period, energy at a massive 13209 (very strong). But it’s cross-onshore and choppy. That’s too big for Tora Point and the wind is messy. Kite surfers might have a look, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go.
Sunday 13th is still big – 12ft in the morning, 10ft in the afternoon – but the wind shifts offshore and light. The afternoon session with 10ft SSW, 14-second period, and light NNW offshore is clean and powerful. Energy is 3033 (very strong). Again, expert only, but this is another peak day.
Monday 14th stays oversized with 13ft and 12ft from the S, cross-off wind but strong. Too big and windy for a good time at this break.
Tuesday 15th delivers a gem. Morning brings 7ft from the S, 11-second period, glassy conditions with a slight SE breeze. Energy is 1404 (strong). This is within the sweet spot for experienced surfers – clean, long-period groundswell, and that glassy surface makes it a standout. Crowds are rare here, so you might have it to yourself.
Wednesday 16th fades. 6ft from the S, cross-off wind but dropping. Later in the day the wind turns onshore and it gets choppy.
Thursday 17th is barely surfable – 2ft with light offshore wind but very weak energy. Only for the desperate.
Friday 18th sees another spike to 10ft and 12ft from the SSW, but with onshore winds and choppy conditions. Not recommended.
Saturday 19th is the best of the later run. Morning brings 6ft from the SSW, 10-second period, clean with a light cross-off N breeze. Energy at 778 (moderate). Afternoon holds 6ft from the SW, 9-second period, clean again. This is a solid, fun size for most surfers, clean conditions, and rare crowds. A good way to wrap the forecast period.
Sunday 20th is massive again – 16ft and 25ft from the SSW with strong offshore winds. Energy is off the charts (12407 and 31930). That’s pure chaos. Offshore wind will hold it up but it’s way too big for this spot.
The standouts: Without a doubt, Friday 11th morning and Tuesday 15th morning are the ones to circle on the calendar. The 11th has size and power for experts, while the 15th brings glassy conditions and a clean, long-period swell that makes paddling out easier and waves more shaped. Tora Point is a point break, so long-period groundswell works well here. Crowds are rare, which is a bonus.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 18 |
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288 | 123 | 267 | 237 | 76 | 416 | 559 | 503 | 969 | 749 | 465 | 322 | 207 | 135 | 37 | 51 | 565 | 1344 | 627 | 207 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 11:43PM1.39m | 12:12PM1.54m | 00:40AM1.40m | 1:09PM1.56m | 1:37AM1.41m | 2:06PM1.58m | 2:33AM1.42m | 3:02PM1.58m | 3:29AM1.44m | 3:57PM1.58m | 4:23AM1.45m | 4:51PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:52AM0.14m | 6:34PM0.13m | 6:49AM0.11m | 7:31PM0.11m | 7:45AM0.09m | 8:27PM0.10m | 8:42AM0.07m | 9:23PM0.08m | 9:39AM0.06m | 10:18PM0.07m | 10:35AM0.05m | 11:11PM0.07m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 21 | 14 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 4 | -1 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 |
288 | 123 | 267 | 237 | 76 | 63 | 51 | 503 | 969 | 749 | 465 | 322 | 207 | 135 | 37 | 21 | 75 | 190 | 627 | 140 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | NE 10 | SW 16 | NE 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 13 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 68 | 5 | 44 | 83 | 75 | 66 | 56 | 52 | 51 | 34 | 12 | 44 | 15 | 84 | 309 | 207 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | NE 11 | NE 10 | W 8 | NE 5 | NE 10 | NE 6 | NE 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 21 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 11 |
2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 51 | 6 | 21 | 19 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | S 7 | SSE 7 | — | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NW 4 | W 3 | SW 15 | SSW 9 | — | W 4 |
4 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 416 | 559 | — | 146 | 129 | — | — | — | 15 | 13 | 8 | 565 | 1344 | — | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 61 | 159 | 159 | 0 | 64 | 85 | 85 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 159 | 118 | 124 | 0 | 128 | 27 |
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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.










