Tora-Stix surf break

Tora-Stix surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 10 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
17.9° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than 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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 13th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 13th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 12th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the E by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
3
2
3
1
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.4
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
S
1.1
S
0.8
S
0.9
S
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)1010121213151211111110109910131213131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10351345317344167413568996723842191131401232192452091479382
Wind
(km/h)
25
NW
45
NW
40
NW
45
NW
45
NW
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
NE
10
NE
0
N
20
NNW
15
WNW
20
SSW
10
N
5
E
10
E
5
WNW
5
E
10
ESE
10
NNW
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrossglasscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
glassonoffcross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:59PM
1.34
12:20PM
1.35
12:49AM
1.33
1:09PM
1.29
1:38AM
1.32
1:57PM
1.26
2:24AM
1.33
2:45PM
1.24
3:10AM
1.34
3:31PM
1.24
3:56AM
1.36
4:17PM
1.24
4:41AM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:49PM
0.17
6:11AM
0.23
6:36PM
0.22
7:01AM
0.27
7:22PM
0.26
7:51AM
0.31
8:07PM
0.29
8:40AM
0.32
8:51PM
0.31
9:27AM
0.33
9:36PM
0.31
10:14AM
0.32
10:21PM
0.30
11:00AM
0.31
Sat
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sunrise--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:03
Sunset8:53--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:51--
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
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rain showers
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252023232015151521231619181518191820212025
Feels °C (?)211416151312111320221215151517181820212023
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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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