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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 22 Dec 2024 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tora-Shipwreck this week:
The surf forecast for Tora-Shipwreck over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tora-Shipwreck in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 29th Dec) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 27th Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tora-Shipwreck over the next 12 days.
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 180 | 127 | 101 | 103 | 96 | 74 | 74 | 59 | 49 | 80 | 20 | 171 | 134 | 86 | 704 | 1060 | 744 | 564 | 702 | 540 | 533 | 792 | 586 | 313 | 235 | 189 | 160 | 219 | 169 | 297 | 257 | 260 | 245 | 157 | 99 | 53 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:47PM 1.27 | 12:07PM 1.34 | 12:36AM 1.26 | 12:54PM 1.29 | 1:23AM 1.26 | 1:41PM 1.26 | 2:10AM 1.27 | 2:29PM 1.24 | 2:56AM 1.30 | 3:16PM 1.24 | 3:41AM 1.33 | 4:02PM 1.24 | 4:27AM 1.37 | 4:49PM 1.26 | 5:12AM 1.41 | 5:35PM 1.27 | 5:58AM 1.44 | 6:21PM 1.29 | 6:44AM 1.48 | 7:07PM 1.31 | 7:31AM 1.50 | 7:55PM 1.32 | 8:19AM 1.52 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:55AM 0.27 | 6:27PM 0.25 | 6:43AM 0.30 | 7:11PM 0.27 | 7:32AM 0.32 | 7:55PM 0.29 | 8:21AM 0.33 | 8:38PM 0.31 | 9:09AM 0.33 | 9:22PM 0.31 | 9:57AM 0.32 | 10:07PM 0.30 | 10:45AM 0.30 | 10:53PM 0.29 | 11:33AM 0.28 | 11:39PM 0.26 | 12:20PM 0.25 | 12:25AM 0.23 | 1:08PM 0.21 | 1:13AM 0.20 | 1:56PM 0.18 | 2:01AM 0.16 | ||||||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 |
| Sunset | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Tora-Shipwreck Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tora-Shipwreck provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tora-Shipwreck can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tora-Shipwreck 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-Shipwreck) 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-Shipwreck 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.
Tora-Shipwreck is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Upper Hutt. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Upper Hutt. Upper Hutt has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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