Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
11.9° C
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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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, S swell with 650 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 8th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 8th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 11th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

We’re lookin’ at a classic run of waves at Tora Point, a point break that’s exposed and picks up swell from the SSE. The water’s sittin’ at 53.4°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothin’ strange there.

The action starts Saturday morning, the 8th of August. We’ve got a solid 5.2 ft swell out of the S, with a period of 11 seconds, and a cross-off wind from the NW at 9 mph. The combined energy’s at 692, which is a moderate, punchy feel. The afternoon cleans up even more, with the wind going offshore from the NNW at 6 mph, and the swell just a touch smaller at 4.6 ft. This is a real nice, clean start to the weekend.

Sunday the 9th keeps the offshore flow going, but the swell drops to 3.6 ft in the morning and 3.0 ft in the afternoon. The wind picks up a bit, hitting 16 mph from the NNW later, but it’s still offshore. It’ll be smaller fun waves, nothin’ to write home about but still a good session.

Monday the 10th is a write-off. The wind swings onshore and the swell drops to 3.0 ft with a short period. The combined energy plummets to 177 – just weak, messy junk. Don’t bother.

Things pick up again on Tuesday the 11th. The morning is the standout: glassy conditions, with a 4.3 ft SSE swell and a 12-second period, energy at 436. That’s a long-period groundswell, and it’ll be super clean. For a point break, that long period is a dream – longer gaps between sets, easier paddling, and proper shaped waves.

Wednesday the 12th through Thursday the 13th is pretty ordinary. Small waves, poor shape, and mostly cross-off winds. The swell goes tiny and short-period. It’s surfable, but you’ll be workin’ for scraps.

Now, Friday the 14th is a good one. A 5.2 ft swell from the ENE, with a 9-second period, and clean offshore winds from the N at 6 mph. The energy’s back up to 420. That’s a solid, clean afternoon session with waves that’ll hold up nicely.

Saturday the 15th turns ugly again. The wind goes cross-onshore, and the swell’s a bit messy. Not worth paddlin’ out.

Sunday the 16th is a weird one. There’s a tiny 2.0 ft swell, but it’s got a 19-second period! That’s an incredibly long groundswell. The energy is still 443 because of the period, but it’s gonna be tiny and slow. The morning is clean with offshore glass, but the afternoon gets a light cross-on breeze. It’s a real novelty session, more for the longboard or a lazy paddle.

Now, the real standout hits on Monday the 17th of August. We’ve got a 7.2 ft swell from the SSW, with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is 809 – that’s a solid, moderate-to-strong push. The wind is a clean cross-off from the WNW at 6 mph. This is the best surf of the whole run. The size is gettin’ up there, but it’s still good for strong intermediates and up. It’s a proper point break session.

Tuesday the 18th is a complete washout. Strong onshore winds, messy, lumpy – just a mess.

Wednesday the 19th is a no-go for paddle surfing. The swell jumps to a massive 16.4 ft, with energy over 6000. That’s way too big for this break. The wind is favorable, but the size is only for the experts or the tow crews. If you’re a kiter, this might be your day.

Thursday the 20th is still huge and messy, with strong cross-onshore winds. Forget it.

Then we get another fantastic window on Friday the 21st of August. The morning is glassy, with a 7.2 ft SSE swell, 8-second period, and energy at 701. That’s clean, powerful, and a great size for the point. The afternoon wind goes onshore, so the morning is the only window.

The absolute best of the whole forecast is Saturday the 22nd of August. The morning is perfect: offshore wind from the N at 3 mph, glassy, with a 7.5 ft SSE swell, 10-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 1142. That’s a proper session. The crowd profile is rare, so you might have it to yourself. This is a day for experienced surfers – the size is up there, but the quality will be outstanding.

Sunday the 23rd is a nice, clean finale. A 4.3 ft SSE swell, clean offshore winds, and energy at 556. It’s a good, fun, smaller Sunday session.

So, if you’re lookin’ for the best of the best, circle Saturday the 22nd of August. The combination of a strong, clean swell, glassy offshore wind, and a rare crowd makes it the clear winner. The Saturday the 21st morning and the Monday the 17th are the next

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
11
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.7
S
13
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
1.1
SE
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
11
0.8
SE
8
1
ENE
6
1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.3
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6
1.5
ENE
8
1.6
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9
1.5
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9
1.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
641
459
353
245
163
180
169
119
336
415
270
128
77
71
83
73
149
291
388
322
380
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
NNW
10
N
20
N
25
NNW
30
NW
10
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
5
NNE
15
ENE
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
N
10
N
15
NE
10
NNE
10
N
10
NNW
10
WSW
Wind State
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off
off
off
off
off
cross
cross
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
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High Tide
12:27PM1.50m
00:54AM1.40m
1:24PM1.56m
1:51AM1.42m
2:21PM1.60m
2:49AM1.44m
3:19PM1.64m
3:46AM1.46m
4:16PM1.65m
4:42AM1.47m
5:12PM1.65m
5:38AM1.48m
6:07PM1.63m
Low Tide
6:46PM0.15m
7:03AM0.12m
7:44PM0.12m
7:59AM0.09m
8:43PM0.09m
8:57AM0.05m
9:41PM0.06m
9:55AM0.02m
10:38PM0.04m
10:53AM0.01m
11:34PM0.03m
11:50AM0.01m
00:29AM0.03m
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7:16
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7:13
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7:11
7:09
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5:29
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5:31
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5:34
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Temp °C
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11
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Feels °C
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14
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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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