Tora-Shipwreck Surf Break

Tora-Shipwreck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 41.51° S 175.53° E

Issued: 11 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tora-Shipwreck sea temperature is
13.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Tora-Shipwreck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tora-Shipwreck surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,945 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tora-Shipwreck this week:

The surf forecast for Tora-Shipwreck over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora-Shipwreck in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 22nd Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 22nd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 22nd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora-Shipwreck over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
5
4
3
2
2
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
3
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
2.5
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
2.4
ENE
11
1.8
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
10
3
SSW
10
3
SSW
9
1.1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
244
469
4447
1752
958
537
507
361
882
1003
947
720
1336
785
2181
1775
1713
554
870
1055
452
Wind (km/h)
0
SW
10
NE
10
N
10
N
10
NNE
10
N
15
NNE
20
NE
15
NNE
20
SSW
35
SW
35
W
40
WSW
50
SW
40
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
10
SW
20
S
15
SSW
30
SSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
11:05AM1.40m
11:29PM1.45m
11:59AM1.38m
00:21AM1.38m
12:51PM1.36m
1:11AM1.32m
1:40PM1.36m
2:00AM1.28m
2:26PM1.36m
2:47AM1.26m
3:11PM1.37m
3:32AM1.25m
3:56PM1.39m
Low Tide
5:16PM0.14m
5:48AM0.13m
6:11PM0.20m
6:37AM0.18m
7:04PM0.24m
7:24AM0.23m
7:54PM0.28m
8:09AM0.26m
8:43PM0.30m
8:53AM0.29m
9:30PM0.30m
9:38AM0.30m
10:16PM0.30m
clear
clear
clear
clear
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cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:43
7:43
7:45
7:45
7:45
7:45
7:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:53
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:55
 mm
1
5
11
34
7
4
4
1
3
Temp °C
11
12
9
13
14
11
14
14
13
11
10
11
10
9
9
10
10
10
11
11
11
Feels °C
9
9
5
10
11
8
11
10
9
8
3
5
2
-1
1
4
5
6
7
7
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
3
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
2.3
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
11
1.8
SSW
11
1.7
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.7
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.3
E
11
1.5
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
Energy kJ
244
469
4447
1752
958
537
507
361
204
1003
947
720
807
785
608
467
688
517
396
1055
452
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
9
0.7
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
ENE
12
1.6
SW
10
1.8
ENE
10
1
E
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
S
7
1.1
E
11
Energy kJ
7
329
99
67
29
461
680
295
106
433
554
870
189
277
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.4
SW
13
1.1
E
10
0.9
S
6
Energy kJ
7
7
40
252
64
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
4
0.5
NE
5
0.9
NE
6
1.2
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
2.5
ENE
8
0.6
SW
5
1.7
SSW
7
2.4
ENE
11
3.5
SSW
10
3
SSW
10
3
SSW
9
2
S
8
1.7
S
7
Energy kJ
17
11
44
134
279
882
20
294
1336
2181
1775
1713
533
294
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
5
4
3
3
3
1
3
4
2
3
3
2
3
1
2
4
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
26
0
64
124
73
154
224
124
127
89
1
89
124
89
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
6
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
2
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
5
6
5
4
4
5
5
4
9
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
5
8
8
8
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
7
8
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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 16 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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