Tora-Stix surf break

Tora-Stix surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 11 May 2026 NZST
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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
14.2° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 12th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 13th May)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 13th May)13ft (4.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora-Stix over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
!
4
4
3
4
!
!
!
1
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
3
SSW
14
4
SSW
14
4
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
12
3
SSW
10
2.2
S
9
2.5
S
14
2.4
SSW
14
1.9
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
10
0.9
SE
10
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4920
2668
1240
1002
3293
5064
4937
3937
2430
1411
830
2606
2009
1152
786
628
389
288
139
132
95
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
NNW
10
NW
20
WSW
15
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
30
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
S
5
SSE
5
E
10
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:21AM1.34m
12:48PM1.26m
1:09AM1.36m
1:37PM1.32m
2:00AM1.39m
2:29PM1.40m
2:54AM1.42m
3:23PM1.48m
3:49AM1.45m
4:18PM1.57m
4:46AM1.48m
5:14PM1.64m
5:43AM1.50m
Low Tide
6:05PM0.29m
6:40AM0.25m
6:53PM0.25m
7:26AM0.21m
7:46PM0.21m
8:15AM0.17m
8:41PM0.16m
9:06AM0.12m
9:38PM0.11m
10:00AM0.08m
10:37PM0.06m
10:56AM0.05m
11:37PM0.02m
11:53AM0.02m
clear
clear
clear
clear
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rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
1
Temp °C
11
8
14
13
12
12
12
12
11
11
10
10
10
10
9
9
9
10
11
12
13
8
5
11
9
7
6
7
7
5
7
7
7
7
8
6
6
7
8
9
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
3
SSW
14
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
3.5
SSW
13
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
2.2
S
9
2.5
S
14
2.4
SSW
14
1.9
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
10
0.9
SE
10
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
Energy kJ
4920
2668
1240
1002
3293
73
51
3937
29
17
830
2606
2009
1152
786
628
389
288
139
132
95
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
10
1.2
SSW
16
0.7
ENE
10
0.3
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
22
0.5
E
10
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.8
SSW
11
0.4
SW
16
0.3
ENE
10
Energy kJ
190
149
97
749
106
110
181
47
18
17
17
17
16
35
42
40
38
35
135
64
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
13
0.7
ENE
10
0.1
SE
18
0.1
SE
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.2
ENE
11
0.1
S
22
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
17
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
60
110
12
10
20
18
17
6
12
10
17
34
54
34
33
38
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
5
1.1
WSW
4
1.2
SSW
5
4
SSW
14
4
SSW
13
3
SSW
12
3
SSW
10
0.6
E
4
0.6
E
4
Energy kJ
10
44
78
5064
4937
2430
1411
11
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
1
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
85
0
0
60
27
89
169
126
85
89
0
0
151
89
89
151
27
27
27
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
8
9
9
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
7
8
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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.

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