Tora-Shipwreck surf break

Tora-Shipwreck surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 21 Nov 2025 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
14.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Friday (Nov 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora-Shipwreck in the next 12 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 25) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 21st Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 27th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 27th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
1
2
3
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.6
ENE
0.6
NE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.8
ENE
1.5
NE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)101099999991313131212121166111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)240192133848153645456114151249206196196148265170634540487
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
10
NNW
5
WNW
20
SW
15
S
5
ENE
5
ESE
15
ESE
10
NW
15
SSW
20
SE
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
20
NNW
15
NW
30
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
onglassglasscrosscross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:51PM
1.27
7:12AM
1.40
7:37PM
1.26
7:56AM
1.41
8:21PM
1.25
8:40AM
1.40
9:05PM
1.24
9:23AM
1.39
9:48PM
1.23
10:06AM
1.37
10:30PM
1.22
10:49AM
1.36
11:14PM
1.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:50PM
0.27
12:57AM
0.29
1:36PM
0.27
1:42AM
0.30
2:21PM
0.27
2:26AM
0.30
3:05PM
0.28
3:09AM
0.31
3:49PM
0.28
3:52AM
0.31
4:31PM
0.28
4:35AM
0.30
5:14PM
0.27
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Sunrise5:43--5:43--5:43--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:39--
Sunset-8:22--8:23--8:24--8:25--8:27--8:28--8:29-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---------11----181-1-
Temp. °C252517151413151613151213171715191916222119
Feels °C (?)22221311111213141112910121313171715181915
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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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