
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 5,366 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 10s. 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 5.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Tora Point over the next couple of weeks. It’s a fairly consistent point break that’s exposed and prefers swell from the SSE, so we need that direction to line up right.
Straight up, the first week is pretty grim. We’ve got a massive slug of energy coming in from Tuesday the 7th, with the combined energy sitting at 2309 (moderate to strong), but it’s an 12ft swell from the east with a short period of 9 seconds and a fresh cross-onshore wind – that’s a messy, lumpy mess. Not worth paddling out. Wednesday and Thursday the 8th and 9th see that energy jump right up, peaking at 4742 (strong) on Thursday morning with a 16ft swell from the SSE, but onshore winds are howling at 25 mph. That’s a washing machine, and far too big for anyone except absolute experts – and even then, the wind ruins it. Friday the 10th still has that moderate cross-onshore chop and 8-10ft swell, so still poor.
Saturday the 11th, we get a bit of a drop. The morning has a 6ft swell from the ESE with a gentle onshore breeze – marginal, but there’s a glimmer. Then Saturday afternoon, the wind goes near glassy at 3 mph from the SSE, and we get a 4ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 17 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is 1252 (moderate). For a point break like Tora Point, that long-period SSW swell could wrap in really nicely, but it’s only 4ft. It’s a small, clean option for a beginner on a log if the tide is right. Crowds are rare, which is a bonus.
Sunday the 12th morning is your standout. Clear skies, a light offshore wind from the north at 6 mph, and a 3ft swell from the SSW with a 14-second period. The combined energy is 645 (moderate). That’s clean, glassy, and with that long period, the point should offer some nice, lined-up waves. It’s small but pure – the best on offer in the whole forecast. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze and 3ft swell, but the morning is the pick.
After that, things go quiet. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th have tiny 2-3ft swell from the east with offshore winds, but the energy is weak (114-182), and the surf is very ordinary. We’ve got a gap of a few days with no real recommendations until Wednesday the 15th, when a 5ft ESE swell with a 16-second period shows up, but the wind is a strong offshore that’s hard to paddle into.
Then on Thursday the 16th, another chance. Morning has a 5ft ESE swell with 14-second period and light offshore winds – clean, lined-up, and excellent for experienced surfers. The combined energy is 1069 (moderate). This is your second standout in the second week, but it’s a week and a half out, so it’s promising but less certain.
Friday the 17th brings a 10ft SSW swell with moderate cross-offshore wind, but the energy is strong (2315) and the wind swings strong onshore in the afternoon, so it’s marginal at best. From there, it’s a lot of strong cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions through to the end of the period. Monday the 20th morning offers a glimmer with a 6ft SSW swell (8 seconds) and light offshore – clean for experienced surfers again – but the period is short.
Overall, the true standout is Sunday morning the 12th of July. Small, clean, glassy, and rare crowds. If you want a longer shot, Thursday the 16th morning is worth keeping an eye on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed night, moderate winds from the S by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SW 13 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2031 | 2402 | 1700 | 1420 | 5366 | 4337 | 2122 | 2080 | 1661 | 1708 | 980 | 746 | 673 | 604 | 425 | 307 | 183 | 96 | 113 | 48 | 74 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:06AM1.45m | 3:36PM1.65m | 4:04AM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:14AM0.05m | 9:59PM0.04m | 10:13AM0.01m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | |
5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | 5:06 | |
mm | 7 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
181 | 108 | 1700 | 1420 | 60 | 95 | 2122 | 2080 | 1661 | 1708 | 980 | 746 | 551 | 348 | 220 | 181 | 108 | 96 | 113 | 34 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | — | SSW 16 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | S 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
97 | 138 | 114 | 15 | — | 310 | — | 154 | 238 | 123 | 91 | 285 | 673 | 604 | 425 | 307 | 183 | 86 | 50 | 48 | 74 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 21 | — | — | — | — | SSW 19 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | S 6 | — | — | — | SW 15 | WNW 5 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
— | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | 72 | — | 135 | 93 | 195 | 28 | — | — | — | 56 | 5 | 17 | 44 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | N 3 |
2031 | 2402 | 277 | 875 | 5366 | 4337 | 1909 | 688 | 442 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 16 | 62 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 163 | 163 | 224 | 270 | 174 | 270 | 201 | 127 | 150 | 124 | 128 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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