
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,434 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with ESE 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 (Jul 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what Tora Point’s got cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, don’t bother paddling out Tuesday morning the 14th – we’ve got a weak 2ft swell from the ENE, short 6‑second period, and a fresh 22 mph offshore wind that might look clean but the energy’s only 74 – barely a ripple. That flat spell hangs around through Wednesday and Thursday, with nothing worth wetting a wetsuit for. The water sits at 54°, pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Things finally get interesting on Friday the 17th. Overnight a proper SSW groundswell rolls in, and by Friday morning we’re looking at 7ft at 14 seconds with glassy conditions – wind goes completely calm. The energy jumps to 2572 – that’s proper grunt. Friday afternoon it even bumps up to 8ft and still glassy, energy 3777. Now, that size is strictly for the experienced crew – beginners stay on the sand. Tora’s a point break, so that long‑period SSW groundswell will wrap in nicely, giving clean, lined‑up waves. Crowds are rare here, so you might have it nearly to yourself. This is the standout of the entire forecast.
Saturday morning the 18th stays solid: 5ft from the ESE at 14 seconds, light NNW offshore at 3 mph, energy 1127. Still excellent for experienced surfers, but a step down from Friday. Saturday afternoon gets a southerly onshore, so morning is the move.
Sunday the 19th is messy – cross‑onshore winds and a dropping swell. Monday the 20th morning brings back clean conditions: 6ft SSW swell, 15‑second period, light north offshore at 6 mph, energy 1590 – another excellent window for experienced surfers. Tuesday the 21st morning is similar: 5ft SSW, 17 seconds, light offshore, energy 1522. Both those mornings are well worth an early alarm.
After that, the swell tapers but stays rideable into the second week. Wednesday the 22nd morning offers 4ft SSW at 15 seconds, light offshore, energy 669 – good clean waves for a broader range. Thursday the 23rd is smaller, down to 2ft, but still offshore winds. Then there’s a bit of a lull Friday and Saturday the 24th‑25th with ENE swell building but cross‑offshore winds and marginal conditions.
Now, check out Sunday the 26th: a punchy 10ft ENE swell at 12 seconds rolls in, energy 2317 – that’s solid, but again only for experts. Winds are cross‑offshore, so not glassy, but still clean enough. The following days get blown out by strong SSW winds, so that Sunday is the last real highlight. After that, the forecast gets messy, though Wednesday the 29th afternoon might offer a brief window with a 7ft SW swell and light cross‑offshore – but it’s a week and a half out, so take it with a grain of salt.
Bottom line: if you’re an experienced surfer, Friday the 17th is your day – glassy, solid SSW groundswell, and hardly anyone around. Monday and Tuesday mornings the following week are also very solid. For the rest of us, the first good clean swell you can get on is Saturday morning the 18th or Wednesday the 22nd.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | E 14 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | 26 | 55 | 46 | 44 | 35 | 107 | 266 | 582 | 1755 | 2907 | 975 | 796 | 752 | 1316 | 1603 | 1055 | 1364 | 1364 | 1137 | 1324 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 4:34PM1.69m | 5:01AM1.50m | 5:31PM1.71m | 5:59AM1.50m | 6:28PM1.70m | 6:55AM1.50m | 7:24PM1.67m | 7:52AM1.48m | 8:20PM1.61m | 8:48AM1.46m | 9:14PM1.54m | 9:43AM1.43m | 10:08PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:13AM0.01m | 10:58PM0.01m | 11:11AM-0.01m | 11:56PM-0.01m | 12:09PM-0.02m | 00:53AM-0.01m | 1:07PM-0.02m | 1:49AM0.00m | 2:04PM0.01m | 2:43AM0.03m | 3:01PM0.06m | 3:36AM0.07m | 3:57PM0.11m | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 11 | E 14 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
29 | 26 | 55 | 46 | 44 | 20 | 107 | 266 | 582 | 1755 | 2907 | 866 | 796 | 752 | 1316 | 1603 | 1055 | 1364 | 1364 | 1137 | 1324 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 19 | ESE 13 | E 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 7 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 |
18 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 36 | 35 | 18 | 24 | 36 | 817 | 870 | 975 | 319 | 176 | 578 | 357 | 346 | 233 | 226 | 156 | 145 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | WSW 8 | SSW 16 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | SSW 17 | SW 4 | SW 15 | — | — | — | S 25 | SSW 23 | SSW 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
27 | 8 | 6 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 1 | 58 | — | — | — | 12 | 411 | 711 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 2 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 5 | — | — | — | — |
6 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 54 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 61 | 61 | 61 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 72 | 85 | 85 | 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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