Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 8,164 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM. 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 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surf’s up. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a wild 16-day window ahead, starting with a bit of a dud and building to some real potential. The early part of the period is a write-off – onshore winds and junky, wind-blown swell. You’d be fighting a losing battle out there. The good news is that there’s a solid stretch of quality surf coming, and a couple of standout days where everything lines up.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Friday, August 21st. After a week of onshore slop, we finally see the wind swing offshore from the NNW. Tora Point (Wairarapa) is the spot to be. It’s a fairly consistent, exposed point break, and with a 5ft south swell and a 13-second period, it’ll have some push. The offshore wind will keep it clean and lined up. This is the first day it’s worth paddling out, no question. The swell energy is moderate, sitting at 804, and it’s glassy enough to make the most of it. Keep in mind the water temp is running about average for the time of year at 53°F, so you’ll want the hood and gloves.
We get a little window on Saturday the 22nd too, with a smaller but still clean 4ft SSW swell and light offshore winds. It’s a good option if you want a less crowded paddle, but it’s not the main event.
Then the ocean takes a breather. From Sunday the 23rd through Monday the 24th, the swell fades right out, dropping to 1ft. It’s a flat spell, so don’t even bother looking at the forecast. This stretch of nothing lasts a couple of days, so go do something else.
The next real standout is Wednesday, August 26th into Thursday, August 27th. Now, Wednesday morning is still small and weak, but Thursday the 27th is where it gets interesting. The swell direction swings to the SSW, and while the period is a very long 19 seconds, the size is manageable at 3ft. That long-period groundswell is best for a point break like Tora Point, and with a light N wind and clean conditions, it could be a gem. The energy reads 867, which is moderate, but that long period means real quality. This is one of the best on offer, but it’s a week and a half out, so I’d be cautiously optimistic.
And then we finish with another nice run. Friday the 28th has 4ft SSW swell with a 14-second period and offshore NW winds. Clean and workable. Saturday the 29th looks good too, with a 3-4ft south swell and offshore winds. Both of these are solid, but the standout for the entire period is looking like that Thursday the 27th, with its long-period groundswell and clean conditions. Big, clean lines at a point break, that’s the dream.
So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a no-go until Friday the 21st. Then there's a small window, a flat couple of days, and then the real gold at the end – especially Thursday the 27th. It’s a tale of two fortnights, for sure.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the S by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
143 | 344 | 322 | 283 | 2303 | 3039 | 2613 | 1718 | 1272 | 443 | 857 | 2442 | 4764 | 4324 | 5826 | 4499 | 1200 | 1423 | 1048 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 6:33AM1.48m | 7:01PM1.58m | 7:27AM1.47m | 7:54PM1.52m | 8:21AM1.45m | 8:46PM1.46m | 9:13AM1.43m | 9:38PM1.40m | 10:04AM1.41m | 10:29PM1.34m | 10:55AM1.38m | 11:18PM1.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:29AM0.03m | 12:46PM0.02m | 1:22AM0.05m | 1:42PM0.06m | 2:14AM0.08m | 2:37PM0.10m | 3:04AM0.13m | 3:30PM0.15m | 3:53AM0.18m | 4:22PM0.21m | 4:41AM0.23m | 5:13PM0.25m | |||||||
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 5 | -3 | -3 | -2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | — | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 14 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 |
20 | 226 | 322 | 255 | 173 | 132 | 437 | 362 | 330 | 443 | 138 | 74 | — | 29 | 44 | 3116 | 1200 | 1423 | 1048 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | ESE 8 | SE 13 | SSW 20 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 16 |
22 | 31 | 120 | 87 | 7 | 39 | 108 | 139 | 647 | 264 | 125 | 44 | — | — | — | 37 | 20 | 18 | 438 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSW 18 | E 12 | — | — | ESE 16 | E 11 | SSW 13 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 |
5 | 17 | 17 | 283 | 3 | — | — | 24 | 282 | 201 | 25 | 16 | — | — | — | — | 29 | 30 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | SW 6 | SSW 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 15 | SSW 14 | — | — | NW 5 |
143 | 344 | — | 59 | 2303 | 3039 | 2613 | 1718 | 1272 | 155 | 857 | 2442 | 4764 | 4324 | 5826 | 4499 | — | — | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 27 | 242 | 270 | 270 | 182 | 127 | 238 | 89 | 124 | 253 | 150 | 150 | 172 | 89 | 89 | 267 | 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.











