Tora-Shipwreck surf break

Tora-Shipwreck surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 19 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
16.1° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora-Shipwreck in the next 16 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 19th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 20th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 20th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSE
0.5
S
0.8
SSW
2
ENE
2.2
ENE
2
E
1.8
E
1.2
E
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
1
SE
0.9
SE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)5101012111110109999999151413121216
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7453116106912169186353022762822762371901701287379998793220
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
10
SE
0
WNW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
5
N
5
NNE
10
ESE
5
N
10
NE
20
ENE
15
N
10
N
5
E
5
W
5
SW
10
ESE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassononcross-
on
oncross-
on
offglasscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffglasscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:12PM
1.38
6:38AM
1.46
7:02PM
1.44
7:29AM
1.47
7:54PM
1.49
8:22AM
1.47
8:48PM
1.54
9:16AM
1.47
9:42PM
1.57
10:12AM
1.46
10:39PM
1.58
11:09AM
1.44
11:36PM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:05PM
0.16
12:24AM
0.13
12:54PM
0.13
1:18AM
0.10
1:44PM
0.11
2:13AM
0.08
2:36PM
0.09
3:09AM
0.06
3:29PM
0.09
4:06AM
0.06
4:24PM
0.09
5:03AM
0.07
5:19PM
0.10
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:24--
Sunset-7:31--7:30--7:29--7:27--7:25--7:23--7:22-
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151516161514151412151513171816232017151615
Feels °C (?)131417131212131211131312141413221917151413
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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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