Tora-Shipwreck surf break

Tora-Shipwreck surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 29 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Tora-Shipwreck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tora-Shipwreck sea temperature is
16.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tora-Shipwreck this week:

The surf forecast for Tora-Shipwreck over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 29) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora-Shipwreck in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 (Feb 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 29th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 3rd Feb)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 4th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora-Shipwreck over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
2
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
4
2
5
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.5
S
0.4
S
2.5
SW
2.4
SSW
3
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
S
3
S
Period(s) (?)881012111313111016141311101181114161414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8645314691101692259163198395454186513789913873652538638133060
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
30
NW
15
NNW
10
ESE
10
ESE
25
E
10
N
10
N
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
NE
15
ENE
25
NNW
35
NNW
35
NW
35
SSW
5
NE
20
E
15
NNE
5
NNE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossoffoffglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossoffglasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:59AM
1.53
2:27PM
1.42
2:57AM
1.57
3:24PM
1.43
3:55AM
1.61
4:22PM
1.44
4:52AM
1.63
5:18PM
1.45
5:47AM
1.64
6:13PM
1.45
6:42AM
1.62
7:07PM
1.44
7:35AM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:19AM
0.13
8:36PM
0.11
9:18AM
0.11
9:33PM
0.08
10:17AM
0.09
10:30PM
0.06
11:14AM
0.07
11:27PM
0.04
12:11PM
0.06
12:23AM
0.04
1:05PM
0.06
1:18AM
0.05
1:58PM
0.07
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
Sunrise-6:18--6:18--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24-
Sunset--8:42--8:40--8:39--8:38--8:37--8:37--8:36
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---1-----------1-----
Temp. °C182123171718152322161920212224171616141821
Feels °C (?)15162116141413202015161818181981212111621
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Information about the Tora-Shipwreck Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tora-Shipwreck provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tora-Shipwreck can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tora-Shipwreck 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-Shipwreck) 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-Shipwreck 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.

Tora-Shipwreck is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Upper Hutt. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Upper Hutt. Upper Hutt has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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