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Tora-Shipwreck surf break

Tora-Shipwreck surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 18 Jan 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
17.0° 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 Thursday (Jan 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 22nd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 23rd Jan)15ft (4.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 23rd Jan)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Wed night, light winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
3
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
S
2
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.6
SE
1.5
SE
1.4
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
E
0.9
E
0.7
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
2.1
ENE
3
ENE
4
ENE
3.5
ENE
3
ENE
2.4
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.6
E
Period(s) (?)99887778814141413889121111109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)613589465283231189738210218150146031953210432303339021361221725450
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
30
NE
35
NE
15
NE
15
W
10
SSW
20
S
35
SSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		onononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:26AM
1.40
5:46PM
1.26
6:10AM
1.42
6:31PM
1.26
6:55AM
1.43
7:15PM
1.27
7:39AM
1.43
8:00PM
1.28
8:23AM
1.43
8:46PM
1.29
9:09AM
1.43
9:33PM
1.31
9:56AM
1.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:06PM
0.29
11:47AM
0.29
11:51PM
0.26
12:32PM
0.27
12:36AM
0.24
1:17PM
0.25
1:22AM
0.22
2:02PM
0.23
2:07AM
0.21
2:46PM
0.21
2:54AM
0.20
3:31PM
0.19
3:43AM
0.19
4:16PM
0.18
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sat
24
Sunrise-6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11-
Sunset--8:50--8:50--8:49--8:49--8:47--8:46--8:46
light rain
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cloud
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heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
1-----------1192--741-
Temp. °C141414131515141515151818181920201615131414
Feels °C (?)98891111121211121413141521221512666
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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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