
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 4,622 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with E 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
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Right, gather 'round, surfers. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Tora Point over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a rough start. The first week is a write-off. We’ve got a solid run of onshore winds and rain that just won’t quit, with the swell energy pumping hard but the conditions absolutely trashing it. Monday the 6th sees a messy 4ft to 4ft swell with a 9-second period, but it’s all onshore from the SSE at 30 km/h, and the water is a humid 55°F which is about normal for this time of year. The combined energy is a weak 320, so it’s just a frustrating, choppy mess. By Tuesday the 7th, the swell jumps to 10ft with a massive energy reading of 2951, but it’s all onshore, making it a total wind-slop. The wind stays glued to the SSE for days, with the swell getting up to 16ft on Thursday the 9th (energy at 5026!). That’s way too big for beginners, and with the wind howling at 45 km/h, it’s purely for experts or kite surfers. The whole week is a write-off for a decent paddle session.
We finally get a bit of a reprieve from Sunday the 12th. The swell drops to 5ft with a 10-second period, and the wind goes light, but it’s still cross-shore, so the surf is only marginal. The real turn comes Monday the 13th. The morning is clear, with a light offshore breeze from the North at 10 km/h, and a 3ft clean swell from the ESE (period 9 seconds). The energy is a gentle 301, so it’s not a heavy day, but it’s clean. The afternoon gets even better with a glassy, cross-offshore wind, and a 2ft swell from the SSW with a longer 11-second period. This is the best of the first week. Tuesday the 14th follows suit: clear skies, light offshore winds from the NNW at 15 km/h, and 3ft swell holding from the East. Gentle, clean, and perfect for a beginner or a longboarder. The water is still that normal 55°F.
After that, the surf gets small again. From Wednesday the 15th, the swell drops to 2ft and 2ft, with long periods of 11 seconds, but it’s just too weak to get excited about. The energy falls to 139, so it’s a real flat spell. This quiet period lasts through Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th, where another messy, cross-onshore swell builds back up to 7ft, but it’s poor quality again.
Now, here’s the real standout, and it’s a long way off. Sunday the 19th of July. The forecast is showing a massive 23ft groundswell from the SSE, with a very long 14-second period. The energy is an astronomical 19654. The wind is predicted to be glassy in the morning, with a light 5 km/h offshore from the NW. This is a proper, once-in-a-while event. However, the catch is that this is way too big for Tora Point. It’s an exposed point break, and with a 23ft swell and a 14-second period, it will be a wall of water. This is strictly for experts only, and even then, it’s a gamble. Monday the 20th is still huge, with 13ft and a 11-second period, and the wind stays clean cross-off, so it’s still massive but a little more manageable for the very experienced. This is the only window of real power, but it’s a beast.
If you’re a beginner, the best bet is that clean, small window around Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th. If you’re an expert, keep an eye on that Sunday the 19th, but be ready for a serious session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu morning, light winds from the S by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
202 | 240 | 679 | 1560 | 2766 | 2124 | 1768 | 1495 | 3504 | 4622 | 3860 | 3167 | 1946 | 1320 | 1306 | 868 | 815 | 653 | 407 | 411 | 266 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:26AM1.24m | 9:46PM1.35m | 10:11AM1.27m | 10:32PM1.35m | 11:00AM1.32m | 11:21PM1.35m | 11:51AM1.38m | 00:15AM1.37m | 12:45PM1.45m | 1:10AM1.39m | 1:41PM1.52m | 2:08AM1.42m | 2:38PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:33PM0.27m | 4:06AM0.24m | 4:21PM0.26m | 4:50AM0.22m | 5:11PM0.24m | 5:37AM0.20m | 6:05PM0.21m | 6:27AM0.17m | 7:01PM0.17m | 7:21AM0.13m | 8:00PM0.13m | 8:17AM0.09m | 8:59PM0.08m | ||||||||
7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | |
mm | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
202 | 240 | 679 | 1112 | 177 | 138 | 1768 | 1495 | 59 | 98 | 84 | 73 | 1946 | 1320 | 1306 | 868 | 815 | 653 | 407 | 411 | 266 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SW 11 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
38 | 128 | 212 | 179 | 97 | 261 | 114 | 62 | 117 | 142 | 45 | 140 | 98 | 589 | 256 | 180 | 138 | 380 | 242 | 223 | 207 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | SSW 16 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | — | — | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | — | S 7 | — | — |
7 | 143 | 172 | 100 | — | — | — | 15 | — | 164 | — | 123 | 162 | — | — | 75 | 126 | — | 23 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — |
73 | — | 413 | 1560 | 2766 | 2124 | 261 | 555 | 3504 | 4622 | 3860 | 3167 | 346 | 371 | 252 | 134 | 100 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 182 | 242 | 27 | 74 | 85 | 27 | 154 | 89 | 270 | 224 | 243 | 238 | 201 | 201 | 127 | 127 | 127 | 27 | 27 | 11 | 0 |
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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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