Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
11.9° C
0.2° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, S swell with 652 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 8th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 8th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 8th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s chat about Tora Point. This is a solid point break that’s exposed to the south, so when the swell lines up, it can really pump. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing too wild there.

Alright, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the surf kicks off properly on Saturday morning, the 8th of August. Tora Point is serving up a clean 5ft swell from the south with a nice 11-second period — that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is 707, so moderate wave energy, and with a gentle offshore breeze (NW at 9 mph), it’s going to be glassy. The 5ft waves are solid for a beginner-friendly point, but the long period (11 sec) means it’ll break with some power and there’ll be longer gaps between sets. Good for paddling out. It’s a standout for the opening weekend.

Saturday afternoon holds in there with 5ft from the south, still 11 seconds, energy at 587, and the wind goes light offshore from the NNW at 6 mph. Clean as a whistle. This is a prime window for the weekend.

Sunday morning, the 9th, drops a bit to 4ft from the south, 10-second period, energy down to 421. The wind’s offshore from the NNW at 12 mph, so it’s still clean, but the waves are smaller and the energy is dropping. Still surfable, but it’s not the highlight.

By Sunday afternoon it’s only 3ft from the SSE, 10 seconds, energy 344, and a fresh offshore from the NW at 19 mph. The wind is strong but clean. It’s marginal, honestly.

Monday the 10th turns average. The wind swings cross-shore from the WSW, and the swell is a messy 3ft to 4ft with a short period (7 seconds) on the afternoon. That’s windswell, not the good stuff. It’s a skip day.

Then Tuesday morning, the 11th, is a hidden gem. We get 5ft from the SSE, 12-second period, energy 509, and the wind is glassy — 3 mph from the NW. That’s dead calm. The waves will be clean and lined up, with that longer period giving them shape. This is your mid-week session.

Wednesday the 12th through Friday morning the 14th is a bit ordinary. Swell is small, under 5ft, from the ENE, with short periods (6-8 seconds). The wind is mostly cross-off or light, but the energy is low (138-267). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Friday afternoon, the 14th, gets a pulse of 6ft from the ENE with a 9-second period, but a moderate cross-onshore from the SSW at 12 mph makes it choppy. Not worth it.

Now, the real deal comes in the second week. Monday morning, the 17th of August, is a standout. We’ve got 8ft from the south, 10-second period, and a massive combined energy of 1832. That’s strong wave energy. The wind is light offshore from the NNW at 3 mph — clean. This is solid, powerful surf. At 8ft, it’s big enough that only experienced surfers should be out. It’s a Monday, so crowds are rare, but with a point break like this, the long period (10 sec) will wrap in nicely.

Tuesday morning, the 18th, is also excellent. Another 8ft from the SSW, 9 seconds, energy 1895, and clean with a light cross-offshore from the west at 3 mph. Again, this is for the experienced crew.

Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th get seriously big. Wednesday morning has 10ft from the SSW, energy 3443 — very strong. Thursday morning hits 16ft from the south, 12-second period, with a combined energy of 6777. That’s extremely strong. But the wind is cross-shore or cross-on, and the swell is way too big for Tora Point. The guidance says it’s too big for this break. Only for the absolute experts, and even then, it’s a beast.

The final standout is Sunday morning, the 23rd of August. We get 5ft from the SSW with a 19-second period. That is a very long period groundswell — insane energy (1909). The wind is offshore from the NNW at 3 mph, so it’ll be glassy. The waves will be super clean, powerful, and with that long period, they’ll peel beautifully down the point. But that long period can make beach breaks close out, so on a point it’s pure magic. This is a gem for the end of the run.

The middle of the second week has a few days with no real recommendations — the swell is either too big or the wind is wrong. But the 17th, 18th, and 23rd are the true standouts.

– Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
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1
1
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1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.5
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.7
S
13
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
1.3
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
8
1.4
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
11
0.9
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
843
652
526
360
245
170
149
160
151
287
488
325
75
61
110
135
134
111
175
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
N
20
NNW
30
NW
30
NW
15
WSW
25
WSW
15
SW
5
NW
15
ENE
15
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
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Wind State
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off
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cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
11:57PM1.38m
12:27PM1.50m
00:54AM1.40m
1:24PM1.56m
1:51AM1.42m
2:21PM1.60m
2:49AM1.44m
3:19PM1.64m
3:46AM1.46m
4:16PM1.65m
4:42AM1.47m
5:12PM1.65m
Low Tide
6:08AM0.15m
6:46PM0.15m
7:03AM0.12m
7:44PM0.12m
7:59AM0.09m
8:43PM0.09m
8:57AM0.05m
9:41PM0.06m
9:55AM0.02m
10:38PM0.04m
10:53AM0.01m
11:34PM0.03m
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Temp °C
12
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11
14
14
12
11
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12
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14
Feels °C
7
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14
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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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