
Surf Forecasts:
Torere Beach surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 307 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Torere Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Torere Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Torere Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Torere Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 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) | NW 5 | N 4 | N 13 | N 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 11 | WNW 4 | NNE 12 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NNE 9 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
16 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 14 | 48 | 229 | 128 | 111 | 188 | 239 | 30 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:39AM1.80m | 8:57PM1.82m | 9:24AM1.78m | 9:40PM1.76m | 10:08AM1.73m | 10:23PM1.68m | 10:52AM1.67m | 11:07PM1.60m | 11:38AM1.61m | 11:52PM1.53m | 12:26PM1.54m | 00:41AM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:31AM0.08m | 2:51PM0.15m | 3:14AM0.10m | 3:35PM0.21m | 3:57AM0.16m | 4:19PM0.27m | 4:39AM0.22m | 5:04PM0.35m | 5:22AM0.30m | 5:49PM0.42m | 6:08AM0.37m | 6:37PM0.49m | |||||||
— | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NE 12 | N 13 | N 4 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | N 11 | NE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 12 | NE 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
13 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 229 | 128 | 111 | 188 | 239 | 65 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | N 14 | NE 12 | ENE 4 | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NE 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
15 | 4 | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 26 | — | 53 | 30 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | — | N 15 | N 13 | N 13 | — | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
16 | — | 4 | 14 | 3 | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 |
— | 11 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 19 | 10 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 78 | 45 | 78 | 78 | 92 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 83 | 78 | 89 | 14 | 75 | 0 | 14 | 75 | 78 |
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Information about the Torere Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Torere Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Torere Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Torere Beach 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 (Torere Beach) 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 Torere Beach 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.
Torere Beach is 44 km (27 miles) from Whakatane. If you plan a holiday in East Cape, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whakatane. Whakatane has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










