Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
11.9° C
0.1° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, S swell with 9,183 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period with S 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 4.0m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 19th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 19th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 19th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Tora Point over the next couple of weeks.

The pattern is a tough one to start with. We're looking at a solid run of strong, onshore winds and messy conditions for the first few days. The swell is pumping, but it's a write-off for a surf check. The water temp is sitting at about 53°F, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Okay, so for the first week, you can just about forget it. The weekend and start of the new week are all strong southerly winds, big, unruly swell. We're talking 12ft on Sunday morning with 28 mph cross-onshore winds. The combined wave energy is massive at 2349, but it's all power and no shape. That's basically a washing machine. Monday and Tuesday don't get much better, with similar winds and big, lumpy surf. Wednesday holds some proper size, with 15ft swell and a long 14-second period from the south, but again, cross-onshore winds ruin it. It's frustrating, because the energy is there (7937 on Wednesday morning), but it's not for us.

We finally get a real window on Thursday the 20th. It's not huge, but it's clean. Thursday morning (20th August) we get a glassy 6ft of south swell with a nice 12-second period. The wind drops right off to a glassy 3 mph from the west. This is the standout for experienced surfers – clean, lined-up waves with moderate energy (1084). A bit of a wait, but it's worth it for those who know the break.

Friday the 21st keeps the good run going. The morning is clean with light cross-offshore winds, 6ft of south swell and a very long 16-second period. That long period might make it a little straight at the beach, but for a point like Tora, it'll be smooth and peeling. The afternoon is even better for conditions, with 12 mph offshore winds from the NNW creating some proper clean faces at 6ft.

After that little burst of quality, the size drops right off. The following days (22nd onwards) see the swell fade. Saturday and Sunday have some offshore wind, but the swell is tiny – barely 2ft to 4ft. The energy is weak (81-327). It might look pretty, but there's nothing doing for a surfer. Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th have a little bump in swell, but the wind turns ugly again, swinging onshore, and it's back to choppy, messy conditions.

Looking further ahead, the final week of August shows a bit more promise but is still touch and go. Wednesday the 26th is a nice call. Clear skies, gentle offshore winds from the north, and a clean 6ft to 6ft swell. The period is short at 9 seconds, so not a lot of power behind it, but the conditions will be perfect for a longboard or a funboard. The energy is moderate (625). After that, the pattern gets mixed up with cross-shore and onshore winds and varying swell sizes and periods, but nothing that screams "drop everything and go."

So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a no-go thanks to the wind. The clear standout is Thursday morning, 20th August, with glassy conditions and a solid, clean 6ft swell. Friday the 21st is also a cracker. Keep an eye on Wednesday the 26th for some clean, small waves if the bigger stuff doesn't appeal.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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2.2
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8
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1.7
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1.6
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2229
1667
865
646
244
1376
4476
7736
7908
5380
3949
1054
776
632
1672
1257
585
307
242
108
Wind (km/h)
45
S
45
S
35
S
25
S
25
SSW
15
WSW
40
SSW
45
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40
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30
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High Tide
7:54PM1.52m
8:21AM1.45m
8:46PM1.46m
9:13AM1.43m
9:38PM1.40m
10:04AM1.41m
10:29PM1.34m
10:55AM1.38m
11:18PM1.29m
11:43AM1.37m
00:07AM1.26m
12:31PM1.36m
00:54AM1.24m
Low Tide
1:42PM0.06m
2:14AM0.08m
2:37PM0.10m
3:04AM0.13m
3:30PM0.15m
3:53AM0.18m
4:22PM0.21m
4:41AM0.23m
5:13PM0.25m
5:28AM0.27m
6:01PM0.29m
6:14AM0.30m
6:49PM0.31m
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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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