Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with the full outlook for Tora Point. We've got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way over the next couple of weeks, but there are a couple of moments that will really get the stoke going.

First off, the water temperature is at 53°, which is right about bang average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.

Looking at the overall pattern, we start with a bit of a false dawn. This Friday afternoon (the 21st) we’ve got a clean 5ft S swell with a 13-second period and a light cross-off breeze. The combined swell energy is moderate (971). It’ll be a nice intro for the weekend warriors, especially beginners as it's a fairly consistent point break with rare crowds, but don't get too used to it.

The weekend itself is a write-off. Saturday through Sunday is blown out by strong NW winds, dropping the swell to under 3ft. It’s pretty much unsurfable for paddle surfing, so maybe leave the board in the car.

Now, here's the standout you've been waiting for. Monday the 24th is the pick of the entire outlook. We’ve got a solid SSW groundswell pushing in at 8ft on the morning and 7ft in the afternoon, with a period of 13 seconds. The wind goes light offshore from the NW, which will leave it glassy and clean. The combined energy is very strong (1860 on the morning). This is a proper session. Be warned though, at over 8ft in the morning, this is for experienced surfers only. The afternoon should be a little more manageable for strong intermediates, but still a hefty wave.

Tuesday the 25th backs off a bit to the 4ft to 4ft range, but the afternoon session sees a long-period 14-second SSW swell with light offshore breezes. That'll be a much more user-friendly option with moderate combined energy (574). It’ll be clean and fun.

Moving into the mid-week, Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th hold some size but the wind picks up. Wednesday morning still sees clean 4ft SSW swell with a very long 15-second period and gentle offshore winds, combined energy at 842. The afternoon gets a fresher breeze though, making it a bit bumpy. Thursday sees the swell bump up again to 5ft, but the cross-off wind makes it a little less appealing.

The following Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th look cleaner again with moderate offshore winds, but the swell is smaller, dropping from 6ft down to just 3ft. It's okay, but nothing to write home about.

After that, the first few days of September look pretty average. There is a spike for September 3rd (Thursday) with a 10ft S swell, but that’s massive and the winds are strong and cross-off, making it a tricky, maybe even dangerous prospect. Then things drop off again. The last real highlight in this long-range window is Saturday the 5th, with a clean but small 3ft SSW groundswell and gentle winds. It’ll be a fun little session for a log or a fish.

To be honest, if you're looking for the one to circle, it's Monday the 24th of August. That's the big one. The long period and solid size, with glassy offshore winds, will have Tora Point (New Zealand) absolutely reeling.

Stay safe, watch for the sets.

Rusty

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