
Surf Forecasts:
Tora-Shipwreck surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 11s period, S swell with 9,598 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 17s period. 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 6.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 21ft (6.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora-Shipwreck over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thu 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
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897 | 3583 | 2424 | 1019 | 379 | 236 | 207 | 217 | 142 | 127 | 133 | 589 | 5344 | 2247 | 1241 | 690 | 630 | 790 | 665 | 344 | 226 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:15AM1.49m | 8:43PM1.67m | 9:12AM1.47m | 9:39PM1.60m | 10:09AM1.44m | 10:35PM1.52m | 11:05AM1.40m | 11:29PM1.45m | 11:59AM1.38m | 00:21AM1.38m | 12:51PM1.36m | 1:11AM1.32m | 1:40PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:12AM-0.02m | 2:26PM-0.00m | 3:09AM0.00m | 3:24PM0.03m | 4:04AM0.04m | 4:20PM0.08m | 4:57AM0.08m | 5:16PM0.14m | 5:48AM0.13m | 6:11PM0.20m | 6:37AM0.18m | 7:04PM0.24m | 7:24AM0.23m | ||||||||
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
— | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
584 | 3583 | 2424 | 1019 | 379 | 236 | 207 | 217 | 142 | 127 | 133 | 589 | 5344 | 2247 | 1241 | 690 | 172 | 465 | 300 | 131 | 197 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | — | — | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 4 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 6 | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
474 | — | — | 11 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 24 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 7 | — | 51 | — | — | 175 | 229 | 665 | 344 | 226 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 13 | W 8 | SE 16 | S 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | SE 4 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | E 9 |
— | — | — | 7 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 2 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 85 | 17 | 7 | 146 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | — | — | NW 6 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | SW 4 | — | NE 6 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | N 3 | — | — |
897 | — | — | 98 | 12 | 23 | 10 | 12 | — | 21 | 29 | 49 | 47 | 100 | 44 | 185 | 630 | 790 | 5 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 61 | 159 | 61 | 73 | 8 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 124 | 73 |
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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.









