Tora-Shipwreck surf break

Tora-Shipwreck surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 11 Mar 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
16.6° 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 (Mar 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora-Shipwreck in the next 12 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 12) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 12th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 13th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 16th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
3
4
4
2
0
0
0
1
1
2
4
3
3
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
S
0.7
SSE
1.1
SE
1.2
SSE
1.3
SE
1.6
SE
1.7
SE
1.6
SE
1.4
SE
1.2
SE
0.9
SE
0.7
SE
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
S
Period(s) (?)11812121213141413131211101616161413121113
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15472325371479859103687269047324012514658915031697899426329138219
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
15
NNE
25
NNE
20
NE
15
N
15
N
10
N
15
SW
30
S
25
S
10
S
5
SSE
10
SE
10
N
15
NNE
10
E
10
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
on
onononglasscross-
on
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:21AM
1.34
12:46PM
1.23
1:08AM
1.33
1:32PM
1.22
1:54AM
1.34
2:17PM
1.22
2:40AM
1.35
3:02PM
1.23
3:26AM
1.36
3:48PM
1.25
4:12AM
1.39
4:34PM
1.29
5:00AM
1.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:06PM
0.32
6:41AM
0.32
6:51PM
0.34
7:27AM
0.33
7:36PM
0.33
8:12AM
0.33
8:20PM
0.32
8:58AM
0.31
9:06PM
0.29
9:44AM
0.28
9:53PM
0.25
10:30AM
0.24
10:41PM
0.21
11:17AM
0.20
Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16
Sunset7:45--7:44--7:43--7:40--7:38--7:37--7:36--
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
light rain
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------1182------------
Temp. °C161320221524231914151415151319181519201721
Feels °C (?)12101618122324209101114131117161416171315
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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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