Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, S swell with 6,633 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here with the Tora Point outlook. Water temp is 12°, dead average for this time of year.
First few days are rubbish. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th have cross-onshore winds and lumpy, messy surf. Wednesday the 19th is the same—big, ugly swell and onshore wind. Not worth wading in. Thursday the 20th is marginal with a light cross-shore breeze and 5ft south swell at 12 seconds—maybe a look but questionable.
Friday the 21st is the first real winner. Clean north-northwest offshore wind with 5ft south swell, very long period of 16 seconds—proper groundswell wrapping the point. Experienced surfers will love it. The moderate offshore breeze keeps it glassy, and crowds are rare. Moderate energy, but that long period makes for well-shaped sets. Paddling out is easier in the lulls.
Saturday the 22nd tanks—near-gale offshore winds and tiny waves. Sunday the 23rd is flat and blown. Monday the 24th brings back some hope: 6ft south-southwest swell at 13 seconds, gentle north breeze in the morning keeping it clean. Tuesday the 25th afternoon is a beast—8ft SSW swell with a huge 19-second period, moderate offshore from the north-northwest. Strong energy at 4640, and that period is rare—Tora Point will draw it in beautifully. Only for the experienced.
Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th mornings are also standouts: clean offshore winds, 8 to 8ft SSW swell at 13-15 seconds, solid energy. Friday the 28th turns nasty again with strong cross-onshore wind and messy swell. Last few days of August and into September are small, choppy leftovers.
Best bets: Friday morning the 21st for clean, long-period groundswell; Tuesday afternoon the 25th through Thursday morning the 27th for bigger, powerful point waves with offshore wind. The 25th afternoon’s 19-second groundswell is a standout—that’s the one to chase.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 13 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 686 | 330 | 204 | 1678 | 3741 | 5721 | 6633 | 4770 | 2786 | 797 | 711 | 607 | 1330 | 1007 | 398 | 205 | 114 | 74 | 33 | 32 | 54 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:46PM1.46m | 9:13AM1.43m | 9:38PM1.40m | 10:04AM1.41m | 10:29PM1.34m | 10:55AM1.38m | 11:18PM1.29m | 11:43AM1.37m | 00:07AM1.26m | 12:31PM1.36m | 00:54AM1.24m | 1:17PM1.35m | 1:39AM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:37PM0.10m | 3:04AM0.13m | 3:30PM0.15m | 3:53AM0.18m | 4:22PM0.21m | 4:41AM0.23m | 5:13PM0.25m | 5:28AM0.27m | 6:01PM0.29m | 6:14AM0.30m | 6:49PM0.31m | 6:59AM0.32m | 7:35PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 8 |
Feels °C | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | -2 | -3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | SE 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 273 | 304 | 167 | 101 | 47 | 28 | 29 | 4770 | 1846 | 797 | 711 | 607 | 1330 | 1007 | 398 | 205 | 114 | 74 | 30 | 32 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | E 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | S 9 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 434 | 290 | 198 | 71 | 50 | — | — | — | 171 | 57 | 94 | 208 | 30 | 32 | 23 | 16 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 16 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 10 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | E 16 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | — | SW 16 | SW 18 | S 10 |
| kJ | 23 | 330 | 204 | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | 31 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 13 | 20 | 11 | 5 | — | 11 | 12 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 14 | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 2 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 |
| kJ | 686 | 159 | 172 | 1678 | 3741 | 5721 | 6633 | — | 2786 | — | — | — | 39 | 94 | 1 | 26 | 32 | 23 | 16 | 30 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 182 | 72 | 124 | 329 | 270 | 127 | 89 | 89 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 118 | 159 | 61 | 159 | 277 | 0 |
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