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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 07 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tokata this week:
The surf forecast for Tokata over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tokata in the next 12 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Wednesday (May 14) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 7th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 7th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 9th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tokata over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 96 | 271 | 173 | 65 | 100 | 383 | 526 | 844 | 1351 | 573 | 390 | 268 | 214 | 149 | 145 | 147 | 113 | 136 | 627 | 564 | 336 | 255 | 192 | 146 | 102 | 71 | 49 | 30 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 74 | 164 | 729 | 383 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:46PM 1.83 | 3:16AM 1.91 | 3:43PM 1.83 | 4:08AM 1.88 | 4:36PM 1.85 | 4:55AM 1.88 | 5:26PM 1.88 | 5:38AM 1.88 | 6:13PM 1.91 | 6:18AM 1.88 | 6:56PM 1.95 | 6:58AM 1.89 | 7:36PM 1.98 | 7:39AM 1.89 | 8:13PM 2.00 | 8:21AM 1.89 | 8:51PM 2.01 | 9:03AM 1.90 | 9:30PM 2.00 | 9:44AM 1.91 | 10:14PM 1.98 | 10:23AM 1.92 | 11:01PM 1.97 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:04PM 0.71 | 9:39AM 0.64 | 10:01PM 0.69 | 10:31AM 0.61 | 10:51PM 0.66 | 11:22AM 0.58 | 11:38PM 0.65 | 12:07PM 0.55 | 12:22AM 0.64 | 12:47PM 0.52 | 1:04AM 0.64 | 1:24PM 0.50 | 1:45AM 0.64 | 2:01PM 0.51 | 2:26AM 0.64 | 2:38PM 0.54 | 3:06AM 0.63 | 3:18PM 0.56 | 3:48AM 0.64 | 3:59PM 0.57 | 4:31AM 0.66 | 4:42PM 0.58 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 40 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 23 | 7 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, strong winds from the NNW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Tokata Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tokata provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tokata can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tokata 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 (Tokata) 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 Tokata 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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