Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 5 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 28,864 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Sunday (Jun 07) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s 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 6.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) 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 1.0m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 21ft (6.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon night, calm by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Fri 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
158 | 207 | 67 | 66 | 89 | 85 | 254 | 188 | 543 | 362 | 28864 | 12075 | 4112 | 2491 | 1740 | 1048 | 676 | 326 | 371 | 141 | 153 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 9:14AM1.21m | 9:33PM1.35m | 9:57AM1.21m | 10:16PM1.34m | 10:41AM1.22m | 11:00PM1.34m | 11:27AM1.25m | 11:47PM1.35m | 12:16PM1.31m | 00:38AM1.36m | 1:08PM1.38m | 1:32AM1.39m | 2:03PM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:15AM0.28m | 3:19PM0.30m | 3:57AM0.28m | 4:02PM0.30m | 4:38AM0.27m | 4:47PM0.29m | 5:21AM0.25m | 5:34PM0.27m | 6:05AM0.22m | 6:26PM0.23m | 6:53AM0.18m | 7:20PM0.19m | 7:44AM0.14m | ||||||||
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | |
— | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | |
mm | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 |
158 | 207 | 118 | 66 | 55 | 85 | 254 | 126 | 543 | 362 | 17377 | 12075 | 4112 | 2491 | 1740 | 1048 | 676 | 326 | 137 | 100 | 153 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SSW 15 | ENE 7 | SSE 13 | — | — | S 19 | — | WNW 4 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 |
15 | 14 | 67 | 44 | 32 | 14 | 12 | 188 | 5 | 17 | — | — | 480 | — | 6 | — | 128 | 273 | 371 | 141 | 92 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 11 | SE 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | ENE 3 | NE 7 | SE 14 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SE 15 |
1 | 10 | 10 | 40 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | 298 | 80 | 32 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NW 3 | SW 3 | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSW 19 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | — |
276 | 2 | 2 | — | 89 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 28864 | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 73 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 85 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











