
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 6,051 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s 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 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s is also forecast. 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 5.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got a look at the Tora Point surf forecast. Tora Point is a point break, and it’s a fairly consistent spot, exposed to swell. Right now, the water’s sitting at about 55°F, which is pretty average for the time of year.
First up, we’ve got a rough patch to get through. The first week of the forecast is a write-off, honestly. From Tuesday the 7th through to Friday the 11th, it’s onshore slop, strong winds, and rain. The swell is there, but it’s messy. Swell heights are between 7ft and 16ft, but with that wind, it’s just lumpy, choppy, and poor. The combined energy is high, hitting 1858 and even 6425 (moderate to very strong wave energy), but it’s all wasted. Forget about it.
Then we get a little hope on Saturday the 11th. The afternoon shows a bit of a drop, with 3ft on a long 17 second period, and the wind swings onshore but very light. It’s still marginal, but the tide might be a factor. The combined energy drops to 1177 (moderate energy).
Now, Sunday the 12th is where it gets interesting. The morning is looking clean with a light offshore breeze from the NNW, and we’re seeing 3ft of swell from the SSW, with a 14 second period. That’s a long period groundswell, and at a point break like Tora Point, that’s a good thing. The combined energy is 708 (moderate energy). It’s clean, it’s glassy, and it’s the best we’ve seen so far. I’d call this the standout for the first week. It’s a very small, clean wave, but it’s worth a look for the longboard.
Monday the 13th is okay, with 3ft and a light offshore in the morning, but the period drops to 8 seconds, so it’s less punchy. The energy is low at 201. It’s surfable, but nothing special.
The middle of the week, Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th, are small and windy, with fresh offshore winds that make it clean but tiny (2ft to 2ft). Not much to ride.
Looking further out, Thursday the 16th looks promising. We’ve got 5ft from the ESE with a 14 second period, light winds, and clean conditions. The combined energy is 790 (moderate energy). That’s a nice, clean, long period swell for Tora Point. Definitely the best option for the second week, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
After that, it gets ugly again. Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th bring strong southerly winds and big, messy swell (12ft to 18ft, with combined energy hitting 9100 – very strong). That’s too big and too windy for Tora Point.
Then, on Sunday the 19th, the swell is still too big at 13ft, even with light winds. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.
Finally, Monday the 20th shows a drop in size to 8ft from the S, with a 9 second period, and a light cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is 1878 (moderate to strong energy). The forecast says this is excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a solid call, but remember, it’s over two weeks away.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. The standout is Sunday the 12th for a small, clean wave. The long-range look is at Thursday the 16th, but it’s a wait-and-see.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 96mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, near gales from the S by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1541 | 2349 | 2510 | 1360 | 850 | 4855 | 4827 | 5993 | 3545 | 2059 | 1420 | 1045 | 738 | 576 | 604 | 419 | 303 | 179 | 116 | 100 | 75 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:11AM1.27m | 10:32PM1.35m | 11:00AM1.32m | 11:21PM1.35m | 11:51AM1.38m | 00:15AM1.37m | 12:45PM1.45m | 1:10AM1.39m | 1:41PM1.52m | 2:08AM1.42m | 2:38PM1.59m | 3:06AM1.45m | 3:36PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:21PM0.26m | 4:50AM0.22m | 5:11PM0.24m | 5:37AM0.20m | 6:05PM0.21m | 6:27AM0.17m | 7:01PM0.17m | 7:21AM0.13m | 8:00PM0.13m | 8:17AM0.09m | 8:59PM0.08m | 9:14AM0.05m | 9:59PM0.04m | ||||||||
7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | |
mm | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 22 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 17 | ESE 11 | — | SSW 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 10 | ENE 6 |
214 | 181 | 138 | 1360 | 850 | 77 | 1598 | — | 158 | 2059 | 1420 | 1045 | 738 | 529 | 425 | 289 | 220 | 169 | 116 | 100 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | — | — | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | S 10 | ESE 10 |
103 | 97 | 261 | 114 | 62 | 197 | — | — | 72 | 138 | 109 | 88 | 156 | 576 | 604 | 419 | 303 | 179 | 85 | 51 | 75 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | S 7 | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
— | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | 115 | 135 | 91 | 203 | 72 | — | — | — | 76 | — | 17 | 41 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 10 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 7 | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | N 3 |
1541 | 2349 | 2510 | 376 | 607 | 4855 | 4827 | 5993 | 3545 | 447 | 187 | — | 126 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 20 | 13 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 79 | 143 | 87 | 124 | 224 | 174 | 253 | 238 | 150 | 150 | 124 | 27 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.










