Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.6° 

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 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,092 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with SSW 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 (Oct 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 24th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 24th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 28th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon).

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
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9
0.8
SSW
15
1.3
S
13
1.1
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13
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
16
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16
0.7
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0.8
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
10
0.7
SSE
5
1.8
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
10
1
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
134
284
600
389
161
223
212
94
276
239
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27
1092
478
197
73
310
233
Wind (km/h)
15
E
10
NNW
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NNW
25
NW
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NW
10
NW
5
WSW
20
NNW
25
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NW
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NW
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W
15
SSE
15
NNE
10
NNW
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NW
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NW
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NW
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Wind State
cross-on
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High Tide
3:42AM1.30m
4:05PM1.36m
4:30AM1.36m
4:55PM1.39m
5:20AM1.43m
5:46PM1.41m
6:11AM1.50m
6:39PM1.44m
7:04AM1.57m
7:33PM1.45m
7:58AM1.61m
8:28PM1.46m
Low Tide
9:32PM0.24m
9:50AM0.23m
10:18PM0.21m
10:42AM0.19m
11:06PM0.17m
11:36AM0.15m
11:56PM0.14m
12:30PM0.10m
00:49AM0.11m
1:26PM0.07m
1:42AM0.09m
2:23PM0.05m
2:37AM0.07m
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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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