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Tora-Shipwreck surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.0° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tora-Shipwreck in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora-Shipwreck over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu night, light winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | |
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 kJ (?) | 110 | 65 | 44 | 161 | 66 | 60 | 61 | 69 | 520 | 788 | 994 | 903 | 865 | 705 | 411 | 522 | 444 | 444 | 368 | 226 | 206 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:12AM 1.46 | 10:39PM 1.58 | 11:09AM 1.44 | 11:36PM 1.58 | 12:06PM 1.43 | 12:34AM 1.57 | 1:03PM 1.41 | 1:31AM 1.56 | 2:00PM 1.40 | 2:27AM 1.53 | 2:55PM 1.39 | 3:22AM 1.51 | 3:49PM 1.38 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:06AM 0.06 | 4:24PM 0.09 | 5:03AM 0.07 | 5:19PM 0.10 | 6:00AM 0.08 | 6:16PM 0.11 | 6:57AM 0.10 | 7:12PM 0.12 | 7:54AM 0.11 | 8:08PM 0.12 | 8:49AM 0.13 | 9:04PM 0.13 | 9:43AM 0.14 | |||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Mon 30 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:14 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 26 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 20 | |
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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 16 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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