
Surf Forecasts:
Tora-Stix surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,676 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tora-Stix this week:
The surf forecast for Tora-Stix over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s 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 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) 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 3.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 29th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora-Stix over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SW 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
127 | 123 | 809 | 1437 | 1059 | 1008 | 1622 | 3175 | 5664 | 4295 | 2763 | 2530 | 2383 | 1775 | 1161 | 1034 | 549 | 439 | 265 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:51AM1.35m | 5:16PM1.40m | 5:40AM1.40m | 6:05PM1.42m | 6:29AM1.45m | 6:56PM1.42m | 7:20AM1.50m | 7:48PM1.43m | 8:13AM1.53m | 8:42PM1.43m | 9:07AM1.56m | 9:37PM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:43PM0.21m | 11:03AM0.18m | 11:30PM0.18m | 11:55AM0.15m | 00:19AM0.16m | 12:47PM0.13m | 1:08AM0.14m | 1:41PM0.11m | 2:00AM0.13m | 2:36PM0.10m | 2:53AM0.12m | 3:32PM0.09m | |||||||
— | 6:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 13 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NW 7 | ESE 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
127 | 123 | 54 | 151 | 1059 | 1008 | 1622 | 3175 | 5664 | 4295 | 2763 | 2530 | 2383 | 1775 | 1161 | 1034 | 549 | 439 | 265 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 12 | SSW 15 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NE 6 |
68 | 26 | 91 | 42 | 145 | 87 | 59 | 37 | 36 | 14 | 13 | — | — | 50 | 22 | 22 | 29 | 56 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | S 22 | SW 20 | NW 4 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | NE 11 | NE 11 | — |
48 | 86 | 82 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 9 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | NW 6 | NW 7 |
237 | 733 | 809 | 1437 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 75 | 76 | 58 | — | 124 | 342 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 151 | 242 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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 16 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.
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