Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, grab a coffee and settle in, because we’ve got a proper 16-day forecast for Tora Point, and it’s a story of patience and reward.

The first few days are a write-off, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. From Wednesday the 22nd right through to Sunday the 27th, it’s a real struggle. There’s a little bump on Wednesday morning with 4ft south swell and glassy offshore wind, but it’s weak and the overall energy is low (433). The water temp is 54°, right on the money for this time of year, so no surprises there. But after that, it’s mostly small, messy, or blown out. Thursday the 23rd drops to 2ft, Friday the 24th is a pathetic 0.7ft, and the weekend is a total loss with howling cross-onshore winds and lumpy sea state. You’re looking at nearly five days of nothing worth paddling out for.

Now, hold onto your board. The 28th of July is where it all changes. Tuesday morning serves up a solid 10ft SE groundswell, with a very long period of 14 seconds, and light cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is massive (3639), and this is proper, powerful groundswell. This is a point break, so that long period works in our favour—it’ll wrap in with clean, lined-up sets. The water’s still the same temp, but who cares when the surf is this good. The afternoon goes glassy, 10ft from the ESE, with zero wind. It’s a standout. This is for experienced surfers only; 10ft is not for the faint-hearted.

Wednesday the 29th holds strong with 8ft ESE groundswell, offshore wind in the morning, and clean conditions. Energy is still high (2203). Another excellent day for the crew who know what they’re doing. The afternoon gets a bit windier but still surfable.

After that, things fade. Thursday the 30th drops to 6ft E swell, but the wind goes cross-onshore, and it’s messy. Friday the 31st is a blowout with strong winds, and the first weekend of August is a full-on stormy mess. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd see massive 13ft to 18ft south swells, but with howling cross-onshore winds, it’s just a white-knuckle, blown-out nightmare. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Then, as if the ocean remembers, Tuesday the 4th of August delivers a clean-up set: 7ft E groundswell, 14 second period, light cross-offshore wind, and energy through the roof (4198). The morning is clean and punchy. Wednesday the 5th keeps the trend alive with 6ft E swell and offshore winds, excellent for experienced surfers. Thursday the 6th is a little smaller, 5ft, but still clean and fun.

So, the true standouts? Without a doubt, Tuesday the 28th of July morning and afternoon, and Tuesday the 4th of August morning. Those are the sessions you mark on the calendar. The 28th is the biggest, cleanest, and has that glassy afternoon window. The 4th is a little smaller but still exceptional. Don’t sleep on the 29th morning either. Crowds are rare here, so you’ll likely have plenty of room.

Keep in mind, that long-range stuff on the 4th and 5th is promising but less certain. The near-term, though, for the 28th and 29th, I’m confident.

Rusty.

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