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Tora-Shipwreck surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
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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
13.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Tora-Shipwreck surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NE swell with 1,731 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period with S swell.
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 Saturday (May 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 30th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora-Shipwreck over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Fri 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | |
1561 | 957 | 841 | 233 | 70 | 50 | 138 | 223 | 171 | 575 | 1555 | 1451 | 1018 | 334 | 302 | 172 | 94 | 71 | 58 | 20 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:02AM1.28m | 4:26PM1.39m | 4:48AM1.27m | 5:10PM1.40m | 5:33AM1.27m | 5:54PM1.41m | 6:18AM1.27m | 6:39PM1.42m | 7:03AM1.26m | 7:24PM1.41m | 7:47AM1.25m | 8:08PM1.39m | 8:31AM1.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:59PM0.27m | 10:10AM0.27m | 10:46PM0.27m | 10:54AM0.28m | 11:32PM0.27m | 11:39AM0.29m | 00:18AM0.27m | 12:24PM0.29m | 1:04AM0.27m | 1:09PM0.29m | 1:49AM0.27m | 1:53PM0.29m | 2:33AM0.28m | 2:36PM0.30m | |||||||
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
— | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
8 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | S 10 | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
1561 | 957 | 841 | 233 | 69 | 50 | 56 | 120 | 36 | 15 | 903 | 831 | 1018 | 334 | 302 | 172 | 94 | 71 | 58 | 20 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | E 9 | NE 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | NE 9 | ENE 7 | SSW 12 |
4 | 2 | 3 | 100 | 70 | 48 | 31 | 41 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 34 | 28 | 34 | 32 | 20 | 15 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 12 | — | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | WNW 6 | SSE 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | S 11 | S 14 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 5 | S 5 | S 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
— | 6 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | WNW 6 | W 4 | SSW 4 | — | NNE 2 | NE 3 | NE 6 | NNW 3 | — |
— | 5 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 32 | 138 | 223 | 171 | 575 | 1555 | 1451 | 12 | 12 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 116 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 116 |
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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.












