Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
12.0° C
0.1° 

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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 9,610 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s 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 (Aug 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 2nd Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 7th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 4th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards for Tora Point, starting right now and stretching through the 16-day window. It’s a point break, exposed to the south, so when the conditions align, it’s a beauty.

We kick off with a bang on Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning brings a clean 8ft swell from the south with a nice 11-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore, making for some excellent, powerful surf. The combined energy is pumping at 1571 (moderate). Then Sunday afternoon goes glassy, with a 6ft south swell and that same long period. It’s going to be a classic day if you’ve got the skills, as this size is more for the experienced crew.

Monday the 3rd backs off a touch, but it’s still clean. The morning has a 4ft SSW swell with a very long 13-second period, making for nice, lined-up waves. The wind is light cross-off, and the energy is 769 (moderate). It’s a great option for the competent surfer. The afternoon is offshore with a 5ft SSW swell, still clean and workable.

Tuesday the 4th is a write-off. A huge 18ft SSW swell smashes in, but it’s accompanied by a strong 28 mph cross-onshore wind. The energy is a massive 9610 (very strong), but it’s pure chaos. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Wednesday the 5th is still messy with a dropping 12ft swell and cross-onshore winds, so we’ll skip that.

Now, here’s a standout. Thursday the 6th of August, the swell drops to a clean 6ft from the SSE, with a 10-second period. The wind is light cross-off again, and the combined energy is 1226 (moderate). It’s clean, it’s manageable, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a window of opportunity.

Friday the 7th is another big day. The morning serves up an 8ft south swell with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy jumps to 4858 (strong), and the wind is light cross-off. This is a true groundswell, and on a point break like Tora Point, it’s going to produce some serious, long walls. A real standout for the experienced surfer. The afternoon gets too big at 12ft and the wind goes cross-on, so stick to the morning.

Saturday the 8th is a glassy morning with a 8ft south swell, 12-second period, and energy at 1645 (moderate). The winds are a flat calm, so you’ll be surfing in a mirror. This is another top pick for the weekend.

The following week sees a change in direction. From Sunday the 9th through to the 16th, the swell is from the SSE and ENE, generally smaller, with the cleanest windows being the mornings. Monday the 10th has a glassy 6ft morning, and the 12th and 13th of August bring clean cross-off winds with ENE swell around 6ft to 7ft. The 14th of August has clean offshore winds in the morning with a 5ft ENE swell. The last call on the 17th of August is a late standout: an 8ft south swell with a short 8-second period, but with light offshore winds and clean conditions for the experts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Thu morning).

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
12
2.3
S
11
1.8
S
11
1.5
SSE
11
1.1
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
15
5.5
SSW
13
5
SSW
13
4.5
S
12
3.5
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12
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S
12
2.1
SSE
11
1.9
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
11
1.4
S
10
2.5
S
17
3.5
S
16
3
S
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2671
1235
723
560
424
558
2721
9610
8648
6030
3528
2460
936
734
622
377
4328
5775
2920
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NW
5
SSW
15
NNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
25
SW
45
SW
45
SW
40
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
W
15
SSW
5
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
7:26AM1.27m
7:49PM1.38m
8:12AM1.29m
8:34PM1.37m
8:58AM1.31m
9:20PM1.36m
9:46AM1.35m
10:10PM1.36m
10:37AM1.40m
11:02PM1.37m
11:31AM1.45m
11:57PM1.38m
Low Tide
1:26AM0.24m
1:35PM0.23m
2:09AM0.23m
2:22PM0.23m
2:53AM0.22m
3:11PM0.22m
3:38AM0.21m
4:01PM0.21m
4:25AM0.20m
4:54PM0.20m
5:15AM0.18m
5:49PM0.18m
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Temp °C
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12
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9
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Feels °C
3
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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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