Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s on the cards for Tora Point over the next couple of weeks.

The overall pattern is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid window of clean, offshore swell to kick things off, but then a big, ugly, wind-affected blast comes through before we settle back into more manageable conditions. It’s not a straight run of perfection, but there are some real gems in there.

We start off on Wednesday, July 29th, with a cracking little run. The swell is a clean 6ft from the ESE, with a proper 13-second period pushing that energy. The wind is light and offshore from the N, grooming the face. The combined energy is sitting at a solid 947 (moderate), and it’s looking like expect very good surf. This is the standout for the first week. It’s a point break, so that long period groundswell will wrap in nicely. This is a beginner-friendly spot, but at that size, it’s a fun wave for anyone. Thursday morning, July 30th, is still worth a paddle. The swell drops to 4ft ESE with a 12-second period, and the wind is fresh offshore, keeping it clean. The energy is down to 558 (moderate), but the quality is there. It’s a bit smaller, but still a nice one.

Then things get a bit nervy. Around Friday, July 31st, the swell drops right off to tiny, gutless 3ft junk, and the wind is strong. Not worth the wetsuit. Then we get hammered. Saturday, August 1st, and Sunday, August 2nd, see a massive 13ft to 8ft S/SW swell, but it’s absolutely blown out by strong, cross-onshore winds. Combined energy spikes to a massive 3454 and 4220 (strong to very strong), but it’s just a mess. Unless you’re a kamikaze kite surfer, this is a stay-on-the-beach situation. The break is too big for beginners and the wind is pure trash.

We get a reprieve on Monday, August 3rd. The wind swings back to a light offshore from the NNW, and the swell drops to a clean 5ft from the SSE. Energy is 604 (moderate). It’s a fresh start, and the reports say “expect very good surf conditions.” Solid.

Now, the second week gets interesting, but it’s a bit of a rollercoaster. Tuesday, August 4th, we get another massive spike – 15ft to 16ft S swell with a 14-15 second period. Energy is through the roof at 7563 and 9835 (very strong). But again, the wind is cross-on and messy. It’s an expert-only mountain of water if you’re crazy enough to try, but for most, it’s a no-go. Then Wednesday and Thursday, August 5th and 6th, the swell is still huge (10ft to 12ft) but the wind is lighter. The forecast actually says “the swell is predicted to be too big for this break.” For a point break, that’s a serious caveat.

The real promise returns on Friday, August 7th. The swell drops to a very manageable 6ft from the SE, with a 12-second period. The wind is light offshore from the NNW. Combined energy is 1110 (moderate-strong). This is described as “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s your second standout. It’s a bit bigger than the first one, but with that clean offshore wind and decent period, it’s going to be quality. The weekend of August 8th and 9th gets smaller again, but stays clean with light winds. Lots of fun, smaller waves.

Finally, the last few days of the outlook (August 10th to 13th) settle into a consistent pattern of 3ft to 4ft S/SSE swell with a short period around 9-10 seconds. The wind is mostly light or glassy, keeping it clean. The energy is low (225-385), but the consistency is there. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s a solid run of good, clean fun waves for a longboard or a groveler. The standout is the first day, Wednesday, July 29th, and the second standout is Friday, August 7th.

Rusty out.

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