Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
12.7°C
0.7° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, S swell with 1,045 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 14th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 14th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 14th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking.

We’ve got a run of surf coming up at Tora Point that starts off with some promise, then gets a bit wild, and finishes with some real potential for the experienced crew. The water temp is sitting at 55°F which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

Monday the 14th kicks things off with a solid 7ft swell from the south, period at 12 seconds, and a light cross-off breeze. That’s clean, punchy surf with proper energy behind it – the combined energy is up at (1194) so you’ll feel it. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The morning is the clear standout here. The afternoon gets a bit crossed up and loses quality.

Tuesday the 15th drops right off. We’re down to 3ft in the morning with glassy conditions, but the swell is short and weak. Not much to write home about. The afternoon is even less.

Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th are basically a write-off. Strong offshore winds, tiny swell, barely any energy. You’d be fighting the wind more than riding waves.

Friday the 18th is a no-go. Onshore wind, messy, short period swell. Leave it.

Saturday the 19th is a nice little rebound. Clean 4ft swell from the SSW with a 14-second period, light offshore breeze. The energy is solid (704) and conditions are clean. Good, fun waves for a morning session.

Sunday the 20th is similar but smaller, glassy morning but the afternoon gets a cross-on breeze.

From Monday the 21st through Tuesday the 22nd it’s mostly messy or blown out. The 22nd has a bump in size to 5ft but the period is short and the wind is on it.

Now, Wednesday the 23rd of September is a big one – but only for experts. We’re looking at a 13ft SSW groundswell, 11-second period, and clean offshore wind. The combined energy is massive at (3795). This is way too big for beginners and even intermediate surfers. Only for the hardcore crew on the right board.

Thursday the 24th of September is the same story – 13ft swell, 12-second period, even more energy (8652). Offshore wind. This is the biggest, most powerful swell of the run. If you’re an experienced charger and know the break, this could be the day. But it’s not for the faint-hearted.

Friday the 25th drops back to a more manageable 7ft from the SSE, 10-second period. Still plenty of energy (1567) and clean in the morning. Good for strong intermediates upward.

The weekend of the 26th and 27th is mixed. Saturday is blown out by strong cross-onshore winds. But Sunday the 27th has a glassy morning with 3ft SSW swell, then the afternoon sees a jump to 10ft from the SE with clean conditions. That afternoon session is another expert-only window with big energy (2852).

Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th continue the trend of solid size – 10ft and 8ft swells – but winds get gusty and the quality drops for the average surfer. The Tuesday morning still has clean offshore wind and excellent conditions for experienced surfers with an 8ft SE swell.

Bottom line: The best on offer is the Monday 14th morning for a solid, clean south swell. The absolute standout for the brave is Thursday the 24th of September – massive, clean, powerful groundswell. If you’re not an expert, stay out of the water those days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the NW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
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2
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1
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1
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3
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
12
1.8
S
12
1.3
S
10
0.9
SSE
9
1
SSE
9
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SE
11
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
2.5
S
7
1.8
S
7
0.9
SE
12
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1194
895
327
130
169
65
43
44
59
54
46
675
293
211
339
501
407
478
367
267
196
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
E
5
NNW
5
N
10
ENE
15
NNW
45
NW
40
NW
25
NW
15
N
10
N
30
S
25
S
15
S
10
WSW
10
N
10
NW
10
NW
5
N
10
S
15
NNE
Wind State
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cross
off
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cross
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on
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High Tide
7:27PM1.43m
7:51AM1.45m
8:17PM1.39m
8:41AM1.43m
9:07PM1.34m
9:29AM1.41m
9:56PM1.30m
10:18AM1.39m
10:44PM1.27m
11:05AM1.37m
11:31PM1.25m
11:53AM1.35m
00:17AM1.23m
Low Tide
1:19PM0.11m
1:42AM0.15m
2:11PM0.15m
2:30AM0.19m
3:01PM0.19m
3:18AM0.23m
3:51PM0.23m
4:04AM0.27m
4:39PM0.27m
4:51AM0.30m
5:26PM0.30m
5:36AM0.32m
6:12PM0.31m
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6:05
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Temp °C
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15
16
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10
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Feels °C
11
10
8
13
14
6
6
7
6
12
13
6
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6
12
12
8
13
11
11
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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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