Tora-Stix surf break

Tora-Stix surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 16 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Tora-Stix surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tora-Stix sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tora-Stix this week:

The surf forecast for Tora-Stix over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tora-Stix in the next 12 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 16th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 16th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 23rd Jan)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
1.4
S
1.9
S
2.2
S
2.4
S
2.1
S
2.1
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.6
SE
1.4
SE
1.4
SE
1.4
ESE
1.2
SE
1.6
SE
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.6
E
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)138888999888776712119121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)26122143561977166064553438428322120519692214213221440347244162
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
15
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
25
NNE
30
NE
40
ENE
30
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:17PM
1.24
4:41AM
1.38
5:02PM
1.25
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:14AM
0.32
10:21PM
0.30
11:00AM
0.31
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
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:09--
Sunset-8:51--8:51--8:50--8:50--8:49--8:49--8:47-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
-----1--1-----------16
Temp. °C161615151514141414141414141514181815222119
Feels °C (?)13131210101010910101011111212131312161515
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Information about the Tora-Stix Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tora-Stix provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tora-Stix can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tora-Stix 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-Stix) 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-Stix 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.

Are you planning a holiday in The Wairarapa? If you are looking for accommodation near Tora-Stix, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Wairarapa, consider staying in Upper Hutt which is 57 km (35 miles) away. Other places in and around The Wairarapa where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Masterton which is 61 km (38 miles) away, Lower Hutt, Wellington and Porirua.

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