Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it, folks. Rusty here, looking over the next couple of weeks for Tora Point.

We’ve got a rough start ahead. For the first few days, it’s a write-off. Tuesday and Wednesday (4th and 5th of August) are getting hammered by big, messy cross-onshore wind. Swell is huge, 13 feet to 15 feet, but it’s completely unsurfable with that strong wind tearing it up. The combined wave energy is massive, like a freight train – values like 5357 – but it’s just a washing machine. You’d be a mug to paddle out. Thursday (6th) is still pretty average with a lighter cross-wind, but the swell is still too lumpy and the tide is wrong.

The First Real Window – Friday 7th August

Now, Friday morning (7th August) is where things get interesting. The wind swings around to the north, light at 6 mph, and it goes *offshore*. That’s a game-changer. We’ve got a clean 5-foot swell from the south, but look at that period – 16 seconds! That’s a proper long-period groundswell, packing a lot of energy (1471) and creating some nice, lined-up sets. For a point break like Tora Point, that’s what you want. The water temp is about 53°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. It’s going to be clean and good for experienced surfers, as the power in the water will be solid. The offshore breeze should keep the faces smooth. It’s the best on offer this week, no doubt.

Friday afternoon stays clean, with a moderate offshore breeze from the northwest. The swell drops a touch to 5 feet, but the period is still a solid 14 seconds. It’ll be fun.

The Weekend – Small but Clean

Saturday (8th) starts with some cross-offshore wind, but it’s still relatively clean. The swell drops to about 4 feet to 5 feet, and the energy backs off a lot (560). It’s rideable but small. Sunday morning (9th) looks like the cleanest of the weekend with light winds and a 4-foot south-southeast swell. The combined energy is still low (693), so it’s a fun small-wave day for a log or a fish.

Another Big Swell & a Glassy Window

Monday (10th) sees a big spike in swell again, 12 feet, but with a short period (9 seconds) and cross-onshore wind. It’s blown out and messy. That big, stormy energy (2162) is just too much for the conditions. This pattern of poor, windy conditions carries on right through to the end of the second week.

But then, we get a true stand-out in the long-range. Look at Thursday 13th August morning. It’s *glassy*. The wind is dead calm from the northeast, with a light 5-foot swell from the east-southeast. The combined energy is low (417), but you cannot beat glassy conditions. It’s a proper small-wave morning, and the calm conditions will make it feel like a lake out there. For a point break, that’s a treat.

Saturday 15th August morning is also worth a mention for the same reason – glassy conditions, wind is zero, and a small 4-foot swell. It’s going to be clean and quiet.

The Bottom Line

Friday 7th August morning is the standout of the entire period. That offshore wind, combined with the long-period groundswell, is the pick. For the second week, the glassy mornings on Thursday 13th and Saturday 15th are your best bets for a clean, small session. Most of the other days are blown out by strong winds, so don’t get your hopes up for anything else. It’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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