Surf Forecasts:
Tora-Stix surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 5,762 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with SE 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tora-Stix in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora-Stix over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 15 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
27 | 60 | 54 | 35 | 58 | 200 | 1376 | 2829 | 1961 | 1163 | 866 | 789 | 730 | 1268 | 1023 | 1716 | 2233 | 5762 | 3004 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 5:38AM1.48m | 6:07PM1.63m | 6:33AM1.48m | 7:01PM1.58m | 7:27AM1.47m | 7:54PM1.52m | 8:21AM1.45m | 8:46PM1.46m | 9:13AM1.43m | 9:38PM1.40m | 10:04AM1.41m | 10:29PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:34PM0.03m | 11:50AM0.01m | 00:29AM0.03m | 12:46PM0.02m | 1:22AM0.05m | 1:42PM0.06m | 2:14AM0.08m | 2:37PM0.10m | 3:04AM0.13m | 3:30PM0.15m | 3:53AM0.18m | 4:22PM0.21m | |||||||
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SW 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 16 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SE 13 | SE 12 |
117 | 111 | 111 | 35 | 238 | 336 | 190 | 156 | 124 | 635 | 208 | 341 | 730 | 439 | 226 | 82 | 871 | 27 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 14 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | E 8 | ESE 13 | SSW 15 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 10 |
22 | 31 | 19 | 19 | 58 | 200 | 34 | 16 | 294 | 106 | 59 | 61 | 104 | 53 | 60 | 25 | 32 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SE 11 | SSW 18 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | — | SSW 20 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | — | — | ENE 9 | SE 15 | SE 14 | — | — |
27 | 60 | 54 | 5 | 31 | 7 | 18 | — | 77 | 23 | 22 | 21 | — | — | 16 | 8 | 31 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | SW 8 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 15 | S 13 |
194 | — | 173 | 149 | — | — | 1376 | 2829 | 1961 | 1163 | 866 | 789 | 694 | 1268 | 1023 | 1716 | 2233 | 5762 | 3004 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 252 | 290 | 126 | 258 | 126 | 124 | 124 | 124 | 258 | 238 | 118 | 124 | 260 | 126 |
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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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