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Tora-Shipwreck surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 NZST
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 (Sep 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 12 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora-Shipwreck over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, light winds from the S by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun morning, calm by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
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 kJ (?) | 34 | 49 | 276 | 558 | 1070 | 296 | 1191 | 617 | 504 | 198 | 102 | 166 | 270 | 316 | 215 | 66 | 86 | 142 | 418 | 700 | 760 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | on | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | glass | off | off | glass | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:59PM 1.51 | 2:25AM 1.36 | 2:52PM 1.48 | 3:16AM 1.35 | 3:42PM 1.45 | 4:06AM 1.34 | 4:30PM 1.42 | 4:53AM 1.34 | 5:17PM 1.40 | 5:40AM 1.35 | 6:03PM 1.37 | 6:26AM 1.35 | 6:50PM 1.34 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:21PM 0.16 | 8:34AM 0.16 | 9:12PM 0.17 | 9:26AM 0.17 | 10:02PM 0.19 | 10:16AM 0.18 | 10:49PM 0.20 | 11:06AM 0.19 | 11:34PM 0.21 | 11:54AM 0.20 | 12:19AM 0.22 | 12:42PM 0.22 | 1:04AM 0.24 | ||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 11 |
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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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