Tora-Shipwreck surf break

Tora-Shipwreck surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 28 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
15.9° 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 Saturday (Mar 28) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora-Shipwreck in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 28th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 1st Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 31st Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
0
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
4
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ENE
1.2
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
2
S
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.8
S
1.7
S
1.4
S
Period(s) (?)8912121212111117151413121214131312141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)29026553160957946228021055626324202933123482797097680053813151078673
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
10
NW
5
NNE
5
NE
10
N
15
NNW
10
N
5
SSW
10
S
15
SE
15
SSE
5
ESE
10
ENE
15
NE
10
NNW
5
N
5
NNE
20
NNW
15
WNW
15
SSW
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
offononcross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:00PM
1.40
2:27AM
1.53
2:55PM
1.39
3:22AM
1.51
3:49PM
1.38
4:15AM
1.48
4:41PM
1.38
5:06AM
1.45
5:31PM
1.38
5:55AM
1.42
6:19PM
1.39
6:43AM
1.39
7:07PM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:08PM
0.12
8:49AM
0.13
9:04PM
0.13
9:43AM
0.14
9:59PM
0.14
10:34AM
0.15
10:52PM
0.15
11:24AM
0.16
11:44PM
0.16
12:12PM
0.17
12:35AM
0.17
12:58PM
0.19
1:25AM
0.19
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Sunrise7:28--7:28--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:33--
Sunset-7:16--7:15--7:14--7:12--7:09--7:08--7:07-
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222318192119202015131212141413202117202015
Feels °C (?)19221719211720201410911111112202015181714
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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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