Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
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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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 6,534 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 1st Sep)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 1st Sep)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 7th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the goods for Tora Point. It’s a point break that’s fairly consistent and beginner-friendly when the conditions line up, but we’ve got a real mixed bag over the next 16 days. Water temps are sitting at 12°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The window kicks off this Tuesday morning and the story is size. We’ve got a massive 13 ft SSW swell rolling in with a combined energy of 4001 – that’s serious power. It’s way too big for most, even if the wind is moderate cross-shore. This is big-wave territory, and the guidance says it’s too big for this break. That size hangs around through Tuesday afternoon with a 13 ft SSW swell and 5583 energy, cross-on breeze. Not the day for a paddle.

Wednesday the 2nd drops a notch, but we’re still looking at 8 ft to 10 ft SSW swell. The wind turns cross-off from the NW, which cleans it up, but the forecast calls it marginal. The period is a long 14 to 15 seconds, so there’s real groundswell in the water – that’s better for the point setup than a beach break, but it’s still a solid size. Keep an eye on it if you’re experienced.

Now, Thursday the 3rd, the swell drops to 4 ft SSW, period 12 seconds, energy 524. The wind is a fresh 35 km/h cross-off from the NW, so it’s clean but the quality is low. Thursday afternoon is even smaller, 3 ft from the S, and the score is a zero. We hit a real lull here.

Friday the 4th is a write-off with tiny leftover swell and strong offshore winds. Saturday the 5th is the first real standout. Morning brings a 3 ft SSW swell, 12-second period, 293 energy, and a gentle offshore from the NW. The wind is 15 km/h, clean, and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is your clean little point session with small, rideable waves. Saturday afternoon is even lighter with 4 ft and light offshore.

Sunday the 6th is small and not worth it, and Monday the 7th gets blown out by a near-gale SW wind. Tuesday the 8th repeats the massive 13 ft SSW swell story – too big for comfort.

Then Wednesday the 9th is a cracker. Morning shows 7 ft SSW swell, 10-second period, 820 energy, and a gentle offshore from the north. The wind is only 15 km/h, clean, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is another standout: solid size, clean, offshore wind, and it’s a point break. That’s a great combination. The afternoon gets hammered by strong offshore winds, so get in early.

Thursday the 10th is a nice small clean day with 4 ft, light offshore, 250 energy. Friday the 11th is also small and clean in the morning. By Saturday the 12th, we’ve got a real treat: 3 ft SSW swell with an 18-second period – that’s very long period groundswell, energy 657. Moderate offshore from the NW. The wave shape will be nice and lined up for the point, but those long gaps between sets will make it easier to paddle out. Sunday the 13th is a write-off.

Monday the 14th we’re back to 10 ft SSW swell, 10-second period, 3197 energy, and fresh cross-off wind. It’s clean but it’s big again. If you’re an expert, it could be worth a look, but it’s marginal. The 15th and 16th fade out with onshore wind and small, messy surf.

So, the best on offer? Saturday the 5th is your small, clean, beginner-friendly day. The real standout is Wednesday the 9th morning – that 7 ft SSW with offshore wind and good energy is the pick of the period. Saturday the 12th is a bonus for the long-period groundswell lovers.

Keep in mind that the long-range call for Saturday the 12th is promising but less certain. The near-term calls for Tuesday and Wednesday are solid.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri morning, light winds from the NNW by Fri night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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3286
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284
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High Tide
8:10PM1.39m
8:34AM1.42m
9:00PM1.39m
9:26AM1.45m
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
Low Tide
2:00PM0.17m
2:25AM0.18m
2:52PM0.17m
3:14AM0.17m
3:46PM0.16m
4:05AM0.16m
4:41PM0.15m
4:58AM0.15m
5:37PM0.14m
5:52AM0.14m
6:34PM0.13m
6:49AM0.11m
7:31PM0.11m
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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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