
Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 23s period, SSW swell with 3,605 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period. 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 1.9m 23s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 23s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty coming to you live with the outlook for Tora Point. It’s a point break that’s exposed to swell and works best when the swell is coming out of the SSE. The water temp is about 54°, which is pretty much average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.
The next week and a half or so is going to be a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a few days of small, weak surf to start. That first proper window that gets my attention is Thursday the 16th of July. The afternoon sees a light westerly breeze cleaning up a 2ft swell coming from the ESE with a period of 16 seconds – that’s some long-period groundswell. The combined energy is a moderate 298, and it’s being called “good surf conditions.” It’s not a standout for the period, just a nice, clean little session.
Now, the real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Friday the 17th of July. Get ready for this. Friday morning is glassy – absolutely dead calm – with a 7ft swell from the SSW and a long 14-second period. The combined energy is ripping at 2740, which is strong. Friday afternoon is even chunkier, with 8ft from the same SSW direction, clean cross-offshore breeze, and energy up to 3135. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers only. At that size, it’s too much for beginners, and with a long period, it’ll be powerful. This is the best on offer, hands down.
Saturday the 18th of July keeps the energy going with a clean, offshore morning. We’re looking at a 5ft swell from the ESE, period still a good 14 seconds, and energy at 1059. That’s another excellent session for those who know what they’re doing.
The surf then drops off and gets a bit messy with cross-onshore winds for a few days. There’s another little blip on Monday the 27th of July. That morning is clean with a very light offshore, and a 3ft SSW swell with a 16-second period. The energy is 665, making it a very good, clean option. This is a promising one, but we’re two weeks out, so take that with a pinch of salt.
Then, on Tuesday the 28th of July, we get another late contender. The morning sees a 5ft swell from the ENE with a 12-second period and a combined energy of 1125. It’s clean with a light offshore. That’s excellent for experienced surfers again.
The rest of the window is mostly small or onshore, nothing to write home about.
The crowds at Tora Point are rare, which is a massive bonus. Keep in mind that when that long-period swell hits on Friday, it can make a point break really stand up and offer some of the best waves in the area.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 | E 14 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | SSW 23 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | 55 | 46 | 43 | 35 | 107 | 266 | 590 | 1913 | 2265 | 863 | 796 | 764 | 3176 | 1831 | 1752 | 1310 | 2029 | 1850 | 1122 | 648 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off |
High Tide | 4:34PM1.69m | 5:01AM1.50m | 5:31PM1.71m | 5:59AM1.50m | 6:28PM1.70m | 6:55AM1.50m | 7:24PM1.67m | 7:52AM1.48m | 8:20PM1.61m | 8:48AM1.46m | 9:14PM1.54m | 9:43AM1.43m | 10:08PM1.46m | 10:37AM1.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:58PM0.01m | 11:11AM-0.01m | 11:56PM-0.01m | 12:09PM-0.02m | 00:53AM-0.01m | 1:07PM-0.02m | 1:49AM0.00m | 2:04PM0.01m | 2:43AM0.03m | 3:01PM0.06m | 3:36AM0.07m | 3:57PM0.11m | 4:27AM0.12m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | |
5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | 5:12 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 14 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
26 | 55 | 46 | 43 | 20 | 107 | 266 | 590 | 1913 | 2265 | 617 | 796 | 752 | 3176 | 1831 | 1752 | 1310 | 2029 | 1850 | 1122 | 648 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 13 | E 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
19 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 35 | 18 | 24 | 179 | 827 | 870 | 863 | 251 | 169 | 479 | 357 | 286 | 190 | 164 | 123 | 113 | 109 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 9 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | S 24 | SSW 23 | — | — | — | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — |
8 | 2 | 26 | 36 | 21 | 29 | 8 | 150 | — | — | — | 12 | 764 | — | — | — | 286 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | SSW 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
11 | 2 | — | 2 | 7 | 17 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 47 | 67 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 61 | 61 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 127 | 85 | 85 | 79 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
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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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