Tora-Shipwreck surf break

Tora-Shipwreck surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 09 Dec 2025 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
16.8° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than 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 Tuesday (Dec 09) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 9th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 10th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 13th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Mon
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
S
0.2
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
1.4
S
1.8
S
3
SSW
1.9
SSW
2
SSW
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.4
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)8141211131212111010679109989111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)22191031541611871399280761233241374725645399273281486508450
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
10
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
NW
20
SSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
S
10
W
25
SSW
25
S
15
SW
10
SSW
20
SSW
5
W
10
E
15
E
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
onononcrossononcross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscrosscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:16AM
1.68
9:45PM
1.46
10:12AM
1.62
10:41PM
1.42
11:07AM
1.55
11:37PM
1.38
12:00PM
1.47
12:31AM
1.35
12:52PM
1.40
1:23AM
1.33
1:42PM
1.33
2:12AM
1.32
2:31PM
1.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:58AM
0.01
3:42PM
0.01
3:55AM
0.05
4:37PM
0.05
4:51AM
0.09
5:31PM
0.09
5:46AM
0.15
6:22PM
0.14
6:40AM
0.20
7:11PM
0.18
7:32AM
0.25
7:58PM
0.22
8:23AM
0.28
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Mon
15
Sunrise-5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37-
Sunset--8:42--8:43--8:44--8:44--8:45--8:45--8:46
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192727202522151617151513121515121617162323
Feels °C (?)1924241723191514151410781111111313131919
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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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