Tora Point surf break

Tora Point surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 14 May 2026 NZST
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Tora Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
13.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 18th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 18th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 15th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
3
2
2
1
1
0
1
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
S
12
2
S
11
1.7
S
9
2
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.1
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
ESE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1365
901
476
1829
1484
972
710
493
401
245
218
220
132
90
123
84
61
33
28
16
17
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
5
ENE
10
N
15
ENE
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NE
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
SE
5
NW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
off
on
off
High Tide
2:29PM1.40m
2:54AM1.42m
3:23PM1.48m
3:49AM1.45m
4:18PM1.57m
4:46AM1.48m
5:14PM1.64m
5:43AM1.50m
6:11PM1.69m
6:41AM1.51m
7:08PM1.71m
7:39AM1.51m
8:06PM1.71m
Low Tide
8:41PM0.16m
9:06AM0.12m
9:38PM0.11m
10:00AM0.08m
10:37PM0.06m
10:56AM0.05m
11:37PM0.02m
11:53AM0.02m
00:36AM-0.01m
12:50PM0.01m
1:35AM-0.02m
1:48PM0.00m
2:33AM-0.02m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:05
5:04
Temp °C
11
11
10
11
10
9
9
9
11
11
10
10
12
13
12
14
15
12
14
13
10
7
7
7
9
7
6
6
6
8
9
8
8
10
10
10
12
13
10
13
11
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
1.7
S
9
2
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.1
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
S
8
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
5
Energy kJ
29
29
476
1829
1484
972
710
493
401
245
218
220
132
90
123
84
61
33
7
9
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.6
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
ESE
13
Energy kJ
18
17
17
17
30
34
40
61
58
98
48
83
30
17
17
20
19
7
28
16
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
23
0.1
S
22
0.1
SW
19
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
18
6
6
11
9
15
35
34
33
36
17
14
7
14
18
16
8
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
S
12
2
S
11
0.3
N
3
0.6
NE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.6
WNW
6
Energy kJ
1365
901
1
17
23
25
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
79
89
1
27
89
89
128
150
27
27
27
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
27
27
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
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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.

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