Tora Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora Point sea temperature is
11.9° C
0.1° 

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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, S swell with 10,931 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s 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 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora Point in the next 16 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 1st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 1st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 4th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, fam. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Tora Point. It’s a bit of a wild ride ahead, but there are some absolute gems hidden in there if you’re patient.

The overall pattern is stormy and messy for the first few days, then it cleans up into a fantastic run of clean, offshore conditions, before a period of massive, unsurfable swell hits. Then, it fades into smaller, cleaner but marginal stuff. The standout sessions are definitely the second half of the first week and the very start of the second week.

We start with a real dud. Saturday, August 1st is a complete write-off with a strong, cross-onshore SSW wind at 22 mph blowing into a lumpy 12 ft swell. The water temp is about 53°, and that’s pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. Just a day to stay on the beach.

But then, Sunday, August 2nd dawns clear. The wind swings to a light WNW breeze at 6 mph, giving us a clean, cross-offshore flow. The swell drops to a solid 7 ft from the S with an 11-second period. The wave energy is moderate (1466), and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is a real nice start to the window.

Monday, August 3rd keeps that clean vibe going. A light NW wind at 6 mph offshore keeps the surface glassy. The swell is a bit smaller at 4 ft to 4 ft from the SSW with a longer 12-13 second period (737-799 energy). Very clean, very good surf conditions. This is a great morning for a longboard or a funboard.

Tuesday, August 4th is a hard no. A near gale-force SW wind at 31 mph brings a massive 16 ft to 18 ft S swell. The energy is extreme (8067-10931). It’s completely blown out and dangerous. Not for paddling.

Wednesday, August 5th and Saturday, August 8th are still on the choppy, cross-onshore side with swell around 10 ft. Not worth the paddle.

Now, here’s the real standout. Thursday, August 6th and Friday, August 7th. Thursday morning: glassy clean with a light NNW offshore wind, 6 ft SSE swell with an 11-second period. The energy is moderate (1086). It’s excellent for experienced surfers. But the absolute best of the whole forecast is Friday, August 7th. The wind is light from the NNW at 6 mph, giving us clean, offshore lines. The swell is a punchy 8 ft to 10 ft from the S with a very long 16-17 second period. The energy is strong (4576-4439). This is a proper groundswell, and for a point break like Tora Point, that’s pure magic. The waves will have serious power, incredible shape, and long, walling rides. The longer period means it’ll paddle out easy between sets, but those sets will be well worth the wait. This is the one to circle on your calendar.

Then we hit a wall. From Sunday, August 9th right through to Tuesday, August 11th, the swell is huge – 13 ft to 12 ft – and the guidance says it’s simply too big for this break. Even with light winds, it’s an expert-only, if not dangerous, situation. The combined energy is massive (4543-5687). This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one.

The surf fades from Wednesday, August 12th onward. The swell drops to 3 ft to 6 ft from the SE, and the winds are mostly cross-offshore but stronger (12-19 mph). The energy is weak to moderate (332-825). The conditions are clean, but the waves are small and marginal. There’s a little flicker on Saturday, August 15th afternoon with a light breeze and a 4 ft SSW swell (428 energy), and again on Sunday, August 16th morning with a 5 ft S swell (937 energy) and a gentle cross-offshore wind, but it’s a far cry from the Friday glory.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a write-off. The real gold is Friday, August 7th – that’s your best shot for a clean, powerful, long-period groundswell at Tora Point. The 9th through 11th are too big for most. After that, it’s small and clean but not very exciting.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat morning, light winds from the N by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue morning, calm by Thu morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:05PM1.39m
7:26AM1.27m
7:49PM1.38m
8:12AM1.29m
8:34PM1.37m
8:58AM1.31m
9:20PM1.36m
9:46AM1.35m
10:10PM1.36m
10:37AM1.40m
11:02PM1.37m
11:31AM1.45m
11:57PM1.38m
Low Tide
12:50PM0.23m
1:26AM0.24m
1:35PM0.23m
2:09AM0.23m
2:22PM0.23m
2:53AM0.22m
3:11PM0.22m
3:38AM0.21m
4:01PM0.21m
4:25AM0.20m
4:54PM0.20m
5:15AM0.18m
5:49PM0.18m
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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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