Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
12.2°C
0.3° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 2,767 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 3PM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 6th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 7th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The outlook for Tora Point is a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a solid point break setup here, exposed to the south swell, and it’s fairly consistent, which is good news. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Kicking things off on Thursday, September 3rd, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The morning shows a clean 5ft swell from the south, with a 12-second period, but it’s a cross-offshore breeze from the northwest at 30 mph, and the combined energy is moderate at 672. It’s just not coming together for a proper session. The afternoon drops to 4ft, and the score stays low. Not worth paddling out.

Friday, September 4th, is a write-off. The morning has a strong offshore breeze at 28 mph, which makes it clean but hard to paddle into with only 2ft on offer. The afternoon is even smaller. Saturday and Sunday, September 5th and 6th, stay in the same poor zone, with small swell and messy winds. Sunday morning has a strong offshore at 25 mph, but the swell is only 2ft from the southwest, with a very long 16-second period. That long period at a point break like Tora Point can be good, but the size just isn’t there.

Now, Monday, September 7th, is a no-go. The swell jumps to 10ft in the morning, but it’s a short-period 7-second wind swell, coming from the south-southwest with a strong cross-onshore breeze. The combined energy hits 974, which is getting into strong territory, but the conditions are messy and choppy. The afternoon is even bigger at 12ft, with a 11-second period and 2767 combined energy, but it’s still cross-onshore and choppy. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

The first real standout comes on Tuesday, September 8th. The morning session looks great. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the south, 10-second period, with a moderate offshore breeze from the north-northwest at 16 mph. The combined energy is 794, solid moderate wave energy, and the conditions are clean. The afternoon holds up with 6ft from the south, a gentle cross-offshore breeze, and clean conditions. This is the best day of the first week, hands down.

Wednesday, September 9th, has potential in the morning. A 5ft swell from the south-southeast, 10-second period, with a fresh offshore breeze from the northwest at 19 mph. It’s clean, but the energy drops to 460, and the score is marginal. The afternoon gets blown out with a near-gale wind.

The next big one is Friday, September 11th. The morning is a standout for experienced surfers. A 10ft swell from the south-southwest, with a solid 12-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the north-northwest at only 6 mph. The combined energy is 2502, very strong, and the conditions are clean. This is proper groundswell, and it’s going to peel nicely down the point. The afternoon eases to 7ft, still clean, but the crowd factor is likely here – Tora Point can get busy.

Saturday, September 12th, morning is another excellent session for experienced surfers. A 7ft swell from the south-southwest, 11-second period, light offshore breeze at 6 mph, combined energy of 1035. Clean and powerful. The afternoon turns onshore, so get out early.

Sunday, September 13th, morning is a warning. The swell is predicted at 12ft from the south-southwest, with a 12-second period and a combined energy of 5041 – that’s very strong. It’s too big for this break, even for experts. The wind is light offshore, but the size will shut it down. The afternoon drops to 7ft from the south, with a 10-second period, light cross-offshore breeze, and it’s clean for experienced surfers.

After that, the surf drops off. Monday, September 14th, is small with long-period swell, not worth it. Tuesday, September 15th, has a 7ft swell from the south, 12-second period, with a fresh offshore breeze, but the energy is moderate and the scores are marginal. Wednesday, September 16th, morning has a clean 3ft from the south, 11-second period, good for a small wave log, but the afternoon fades.

From Thursday, September 17th, onward, it’s a flat spell. The wind picks up, the swell drops to 1ft and 2ft, and the combined energy is weak. Friday, September 18th, has a cross-onshore wind and a small 4ft swell, but it’s choppy and not worth it.

So, the best on offer is Tuesday, September 8th, for a solid all-round day, and Friday, September 11th, for the bigger, more powerful groundswell. Both are clean, with good wind, and the point will be working. Get out there.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Fri morning, moderate winds from the NW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
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Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.7
SW
8
0.7
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
10
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
17
0.4
SW
16
3
SSW
7
3.5
SSW
11
2.5
S
10
2
S
10
1.8
S
10
1.8
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1538
672
336
149
69
24
59
58
92
148
274
193
69
882
2767
1371
786
640
627
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
35
NW
30
NW
35
NW
45
NW
40
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
30
NW
30
NW
40
NW
35
NW
40
NW
40
SW
25
SSW
10
N
25
NNW
15
W
10
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:26AM1.45m
9:53PM1.39m
10:19AM1.49m
10:47PM1.39m
11:15AM1.52m
11:43PM1.39m
12:12PM1.54m
00:40AM1.40m
1:09PM1.56m
1:37AM1.41m
2:06PM1.58m
2:33AM1.42m
Low Tide
3:14AM0.17m
3:46PM0.16m
4:05AM0.16m
4:41PM0.15m
4:58AM0.15m
5:37PM0.14m
5:52AM0.14m
6:34PM0.13m
6:49AM0.11m
7:31PM0.11m
7:45AM0.09m
8:27PM0.10m
clear
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6:39
6:37
6:37
6:35
6:33
6:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:53
5:54
5:55
5:57
5:58
5:59
 mm
6
Temp °C
14
16
16
15
16
16
11
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15
13
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15
10
10
7
14
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12
Feels °C
7
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9
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9
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2
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9
10
8
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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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