Surf Forecasts:
Tora Point surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,591 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. The only game in town for the next couple of weeks is Tora Point, so let's see what it's got for us.
The week kicks off with some solid, clean conditions. Friday morning, the 21st of August, we've got a south swell pushing around 6 feet with a solid period, and the water's at about 53°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The wind is light out of the NNE, coming cross-off, so the lineup should be tidy. There's a heap of energy in the water, so expect some punch. This is for experienced surfers though; it'll be a handful.
Friday afternoon drops a touch to about 5 feet, still clean and with great shape. Good fun to be had.
But the real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Monday the 24th of August. Get ready. We’ve got a 10-foot SSW groundswell rolling in early with a 13-second period. The combined energy is massive. Light north wind, offshore and clean. This is big, powerful surf – experts only. Then in the afternoon, it backs off a touch to around 8 feet, and the wind goes glassy. Absolutely pristine. That afternoon session is a dream scenario for a point break that likes a bit of size.
Tuesday the 25th is still very good, with a 4-foot SSW swell and a cracking 15-second period in the afternoon – that long-period energy gives the waves some serious push and shape.
After that, we hit a bit of a rough patch. Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are messy with strong winds on Wednesday, and then some rain and onshore flow on Thursday. Thursday afternoon does see another 8-foot SSW swell, but the onshore wind will chop it up.
We get a brief return to clean surf on Friday the 28th with a 5-foot south swell and offshore north wind. Nothing huge, but clean lines.
Then there's a real mixed bag for the start of September. A 7-foot SSW swell on Monday the 31st of August, but with a cross-onshore wind, so it'll be bumpy. There's a couple of decent days on the 1st of September with swells around 5 feet and clean conditions, but the wind comes from the east later that week, ruining the surface.
The end of the run on Friday the 4th of September shows some promise with a 5-foot south swell and glassy conditions in the afternoon. It won't have the size of the earlier week, but it could be a fun, clean session.
So, if you're looking for the best, it's without a doubt Monday the 24th of August. The morning for the power, the afternoon for the perfection. Get it while it's good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri morning, strong winds from the NW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 13 | SW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1404 | 759 | 480 | 295 | 191 | 100 | 33 | 33 | 84 | 3000 | 2121 | 704 | 292 | 543 | 371 | 556 | 344 | 508 | 1841 | 3591 | 1657 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:43AM1.37m | 00:07AM1.26m | 12:31PM1.36m | 00:54AM1.24m | 1:17PM1.35m | 1:39AM1.24m | 2:03PM1.36m | 2:25AM1.23m | 2:49PM1.36m | 3:09AM1.24m | 3:34PM1.38m | 3:54AM1.25m | 4:19PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:01PM0.29m | 6:14AM0.30m | 6:49PM0.31m | 6:59AM0.32m | 7:35PM0.32m | 7:44AM0.32m | 8:21PM0.32m | 8:29AM0.30m | 9:07PM0.31m | 9:14AM0.28m | 9:52PM0.29m | 10:00AM0.26m | 10:37PM0.26m | ||||||||
7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 13 | SW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 |
1404 | 759 | 480 | 295 | 191 | 100 | 33 | 33 | 84 | 3000 | 2121 | 704 | 292 | 543 | 371 | 556 | 344 | 508 | 1841 | 3591 | 1657 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 16 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 14 | E 13 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ESE 13 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | SSW 16 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | SE 12 |
26 | 132 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 31 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 28 | 35 | 39 | 217 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 12 | W 8 | SE 10 | S 18 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 | NE 7 | — | — | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 10 | — | — | E 16 |
24 | 64 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 33 | 9 | 8 | — | — | 20 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 4 | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | SSE 4 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 |
— | 2 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 10 | 18 | 36 | 28 | — | — | 7 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 22 | — | 23 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 118 | 143 | 150 | 128 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 64 | 64 | 124 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
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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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