Tora Point surf break

Tora Point surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 08 May 2026 NZST
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Tora Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
14.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (May 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 10th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 11th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 12th May)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
4
0
0
!
4
4
4
!
4
3
0
1
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
7
0.2
SSW
14
1.8
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.3
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
4
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
3
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
12
2
S
13
2.5
S
16
2.3
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
19
477
387
211
135
44
1413
3883
4883
3605
2059
1174
3259
4547
2409
1581
1137
1336
3142
2372
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
20
N
35
NNW
40
NW
35
NW
25
NW
10
NW
5
ENE
30
SSW
30
SSW
10
SW
10
NW
5
N
10
SSE
10
NNW
10
NW
15
WSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
glassy
on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:49AM1.22m
10:07PM1.35m
10:32AM1.21m
10:51PM1.34m
11:16AM1.20m
11:35PM1.33m
12:01PM1.22m
00:21AM1.34m
12:48PM1.26m
1:09AM1.36m
1:37PM1.32m
2:00AM1.39m
2:29PM1.40m
2:54AM1.42m
Low Tide
3:53PM0.32m
4:31AM0.30m
4:36PM0.32m
5:13AM0.29m
5:19PM0.31m
5:56AM0.28m
6:05PM0.29m
6:40AM0.25m
6:53PM0.25m
7:26AM0.21m
7:46PM0.21m
8:15AM0.17m
8:41PM0.16m
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7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:18
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5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
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Temp °C
20
20
19
16
16
14
14
14
10
11
11
8
11
12
10
14
15
13
11
11
11
17
17
14
9
10
10
12
13
2
5
7
6
9
9
9
13
11
9
7
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
NE
7
1.8
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
1.3
NE
13
1.8
SSW
15
1.1
NE
12
0.9
ENE
11
3.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
3
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
12
2
S
13
2.5
S
16
2.3
S
15
Energy kJ
96
75
477
387
211
135
543
1413
325
219
3605
2059
1174
3259
4547
2409
1581
1137
1336
3142
2372
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.8
NE
13
0.4
SSW
9
1.2
NE
13
0.8
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
1.2
SSW
15
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
S
14
Energy kJ
18
19
37
44
32
208
35
464
157
109
128
123
80
50
46
46
693
28
94
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
W
6
0.2
NNE
14
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.5
E
14
0.5
W
4
0.1
SE
16
0.2
SSW
22
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
Energy kJ
2
2
2
3
19
47
44
101
9
10
47
75
29
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
2.4
NE
8
0.5
NW
3
0.7
NW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
NW
3
3
SSW
14
4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
189
139
811
5
11
3
2
3883
4883
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
4
1
1
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
3
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
172
143
72
0
0
0
317
85
27
0
0
27
0
0
0
89
124
127
127
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
5
4
4
4
7
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
7
7
6
4
7
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
8
9
8
6
4
7
5
5
5
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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.

Tora Point is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Upper Hutt. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Upper Hutt. Upper Hutt has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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