Tora-Shipwreck Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Tora-Shipwreck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora-Shipwreck sea temperature is
11.6°C
0.3° 

Tora-Shipwreck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tora-Shipwreck surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 7,008 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora-Shipwreck in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 27th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 17s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 1st Sep)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 1st Sep)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
1
0
0
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
3
3
6
5
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
14
1.4
S
12
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
437
706
673
575
394
969
2842
2766
1215
593
209
195
119
108
70
176
462
1214
4386
7007
4288
Wind (km/h)
35
NW
20
NW
25
NW
20
NW
40
NW
20
S
10
ENE
20
NE
15
N
25
NNW
30
N
20
NW
10
NNW
15
N
35
NW
35
WNW
15
SW
5
NNE
30
NW
15
NW
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:49PM1.36m
3:09AM1.24m
3:34PM1.38m
3:54AM1.25m
4:19PM1.39m
4:39AM1.27m
5:03PM1.40m
5:24AM1.29m
5:48PM1.40m
6:10AM1.32m
6:34PM1.40m
6:57AM1.35m
7:21PM1.40m
Low Tide
9:07PM0.31m
9:14AM0.28m
9:52PM0.29m
10:00AM0.26m
10:37PM0.26m
10:46AM0.23m
11:22PM0.24m
11:33AM0.21m
00:07AM0.22m
12:21PM0.19m
00:52AM0.20m
1:10PM0.18m
1:38AM0.19m
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6:54
6:52
6:50
6:50
6:48
6:47
6:45
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5:45
5:45
5:46
5:47
5:49
5:50
5:51
 mm
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Temp °C
15
16
13
17
15
15
9
9
13
15
13
13
16
16
13
14
14
9
15
16
11
Feels °C
9
11
8
12
8
10
4
4
9
10
7
8
13
13
7
8
10
3
9
12
9
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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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