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Tora-Shipwreck surf break

Tora-Shipwreck surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 10 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
16.7° 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 Tuesday (Mar 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 10th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 13th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 17th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri night, calm by Sun morning).

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
0
1
2
2
3
3
3
2
0
0
3
2
0
2
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
S
0.9
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.7
SSE
1
SSE
1.2
SSE
2.1
NE
1.4
SE
1.4
SE
1.4
SE
1.3
SE
2.5
SSW
1.7
S
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)14131212118121271413131388111012131417
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)246276416264154722943714406616907015439793822071635304475271299
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
10
SE
10
NNE
10
NE
25
ENE
15
N
15
N
10
N
15
N
10
N
10
N
15
NNW
35
SSW
30
SW
15
NNW
0
SSE
20
E
10
NW
5
NNE
5
S
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		oncross-
on		offglasscrosscross-
off		offoncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:12AM
1.28
11:34PM
1.35
11:59AM
1.25
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:21PM
0.30
5:54AM
0.30
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
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--
Sunset-7:47--7:45--7:44--7:43--7:40--7:38--7:37-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---------1165--------
Temp. °C141412171713202317182020141512171814201916
Feels °C (?)101091312101721141821196810141513191815
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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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