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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 15 Jul 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 Tuesday (Jul 15) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 21) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 15th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 15th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 22nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora-Shipwreck over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 547 | 564 | 836 | 865 | 1029 | 1115 | 715 | 605 | 605 | 623 | 559 | 386 | 430 | 491 | 512 | 290 | 252 | 212 | 135 | 131 | 217 | 526 | 1055 | 2594 | 1510 | 926 | 667 | 430 | 433 | 655 | 535 | 1745 | 1176 | 1036 | 3358 | 2786 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | off | glass | on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | glass | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:32PM 1.47 | 8:58AM 1.34 | 9:22PM 1.46 | 9:50AM 1.38 | 10:14PM 1.45 | 10:44AM 1.41 | 11:09PM 1.44 | 11:39AM 1.46 | 12:05AM 1.43 | 12:36PM 1.50 | 1:03AM 1.42 | 1:33PM 1.55 | 2:00AM 1.42 | 2:30PM 1.58 | 2:57AM 1.43 | 3:27PM 1.61 | 3:53AM 1.43 | 4:22PM 1.61 | 4:48AM 1.42 | 5:16PM 1.61 | 5:41AM 1.41 | 6:08PM 1.58 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:17PM 0.16 | 2:55AM 0.15 | 3:08PM 0.15 | 3:44AM 0.13 | 4:02PM 0.15 | 4:33AM 0.12 | 4:58PM 0.14 | 5:25AM 0.11 | 5:55PM 0.13 | 6:19AM 0.11 | 6:54PM 0.12 | 7:14AM 0.11 | 7:53PM 0.12 | 8:10AM 0.10 | 8:52PM 0.11 | 9:06AM 0.09 | 9:49PM 0.10 | 10:02AM 0.08 | 10:46PM 0.09 | 10:57AM 0.08 | 11:40PM 0.10 | 11:51AM 0.09 | 12:33AM 0.11 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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moderate winds from the N at Ngawi Automatic Weather Station mean that it is offshore at Tora-Shipwreck. 1.5m 10 s period swell from ESE. Swells combining. Closeout sets possible
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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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