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Tora-Stix surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
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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
13.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Tora-Stix surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 11,163 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s 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 Thursday (May 28) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tora-Stix in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 28th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 28th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 28th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora-Stix over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | |
3811 | 6569 | 9273 | 5231 | 3544 | 2085 | 1098 | 976 | 470 | 140 | 107 | 62 | 80 | 70 | 41 | 34 | 29 | 43 | 696 | 414 | 133 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:55PM1.36m | 3:16AM1.30m | 3:41PM1.37m | 4:02AM1.28m | 4:26PM1.39m | 4:48AM1.27m | 5:10PM1.40m | 5:33AM1.27m | 5:54PM1.41m | 6:18AM1.27m | 6:39PM1.42m | 7:03AM1.26m | 7:24PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:10PM0.26m | 9:26AM0.25m | 9:59PM0.27m | 10:10AM0.27m | 10:46PM0.27m | 10:54AM0.28m | 11:32PM0.27m | 11:39AM0.29m | 00:18AM0.27m | 12:24PM0.29m | 1:04AM0.27m | 1:09PM0.29m | 1:49AM0.27m | ||||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 3 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SSW 8 | S 8 |
3811 | 6569 | 9273 | 5231 | 3544 | 2085 | 1098 | 976 | 470 | 140 | 41 | 144 | 80 | 70 | 41 | 34 | 29 | 1309 | 371 | 414 | 133 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | — | NE 12 | NE 12 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | WNW 5 | S 9 | NNW 10 | NW 6 | S 13 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
42 | 40 | 22 | 10 | 10 | — | 6 | 6 | 34 | 33 | 107 | 62 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 43 | 21 | 272 | 208 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 12 | NE 11 | SSE 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | SSE 9 | NW 10 | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | S 11 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 71 | 29 | 9 | 8 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 70 | 83 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NW 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | — | SW 7 | — | NNE 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 13 | 24 | 83 | 29 | 162 | 439 | 800 | 800 | 1314 | — | 696 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 89 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 126 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 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.
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.











