Torere Beach surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 29 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Torere Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Torere Beach sea temperature is
20.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (Mar 29) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 29th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 29th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 30th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Torere Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
1.2
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.2
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.5
NNW
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.3
N
0.3
N
Period(s) (?)121212677776131312121216161515141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7672691042842421237823141312111120201738163131
Wind
(km/h)
0
WSW
5
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
5
SW
10
SW
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
10
SE
10
SE
5
SE
10
NW
5
ESE
0
NW
5
NW
5
SE
5
W
5
NW
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassonononglasscross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offglassoncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:35PM
1.57
5:09AM
1.69
5:37PM
1.59
6:05AM
1.71
6:32PM
1.63
6:55AM
1.73
7:23PM
1.67
7:41AM
1.74
8:09PM
1.71
8:24AM
1.74
8:52PM
1.73
9:06AM
1.73
9:33PM
1.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:27AM
0.34
10:48PM
0.29
11:28AM
0.31
11:47PM
0.29
12:24PM
0.27
12:42AM
0.27
1:14PM
0.22
1:32AM
0.25
1:59PM
0.18
2:18AM
0.24
2:42PM
0.17
3:02AM
0.25
3:22PM
0.17
3:44AM
0.26
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunrise7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--
Sunset-7:08--7:07--7:06--7:04--7:02--7:00--7:00-
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--933----------------
Temp. °C212019192018232114181811171612171714181814
Feels °C (?)22212119221922181016169151411161614171713
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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.

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