Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way over the next couple of weeks, but there are definitely some windows to get wet. The general vibe is a solid start, a bit of a hiccup mid-week, and then a big, powerful finale that we need to keep an eye on. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so a decent steamer is still your friend.

We’re starting off with some fun, clean waves at Tora Point (Tora-Point). Monday the 24th is looking mighty fine. We’ve got a solid 8ft of SSW groundswell pushing through with a 13-second period and a light offshore wind. The energy is strong (1947) and it’s going to be a proper, powerful wave for those with a bit of experience. The morning is looking glassy, and it should hold into the afternoon with the swell dropping slightly to 7ft but still holding that same clean, offshore push. This is a standout start, no doubt.

Tuesday the 25th sees the swell dip a bit, but the afternoon cleans up nicely. It drops to 4ft and the period stretches out to a very long 15 seconds. This is pure groundswell, and it’ll be breaking straight down the point. The wind swings offshore again, making for some really nice, long walls. It’s smaller, but you won’t be fighting for every scrap. Wednesday looks similar, with smaller, clean surf in the 4ft range, but still that nice, long-period energy.

Now, Thursday the 27th throws a bit of a curveball. The swell jumps back up to 8ft and the energy is massive (3139), but that morning wind is a southeasterly cross-onshore, which will chop it all up. It’s going to be a bit of a mess. But don’t write it off – the afternoon is a different story. The wind swings around to a light offshore northerly, and that big, clean swell is going to be firing. The break will be handling a lot of water, and it’s strictly for the experienced crew. It’s a big, powerful point surf.

We’ve got a bit of a lull in quality after that. Friday through the weekend is smaller and clean but with less push and shorter periods. It’s still surfable, but you’ll be hunting for the better sets. Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September get a bit bumpy with some cross-onshore winds and a bit of chop, but there are some rideable waves if you’re keen.

The real story for the second week is that Thursday the 4th of September. The forecast is showing a proper XXL swell – we’re talking 15ft with a 17-second period. The energy readings are off the charts (12480). The winds are favorable, offshore, and it’ll be clean. But this is a monster. It’s going to be way too big for this break, and it will be a washing machine. This is expert-only, and even then, it might be a full-on hold-down situation. If you’re not a seasoned big-wave surfer, give it a wide berth. It’ll be an incredible show, though.

After that juggernaut passes, the surf settles right down. Friday the 5th is still solid at 8ft with clean, offshore winds, but it’s a much more manageable size after the madness. Then we fade out into small, clean conditions for the weekend and into Monday the 8th. It’s all surfable, but you’ll be on the longboard.

So to sum it up: the best bets are Monday the 24th and Thursday the 27th if you’ve got the skills. The big one on the 4th of September is a spectacle, but not a practical surf. There’s a bit of a flat patch to start the second week, but the surf never completely disappears. It might be quiet, but it looks like it tends not to stay poor for long around here, and forecasts can always change.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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