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Tokata surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 07 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Tokata surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tokata sea temperature is
20.1° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Mar 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Mar 09) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 8th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 14th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 12th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tokata over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SE by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NE by Thu night).

Sat
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ESE
0.4
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
N
0.4
NE
0.6
E
1.5
SE
1.6
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.8
E
1.9
E
2.5
E
2.2
E
2
E
1.3
NNW
1.3
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
Period(s) (?)912121010149766778899118888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5751482826342435131190277333399824783646426239167167112
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
10
NW
15
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
15
W
5
ESE
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
20
ESE
15
E
10
NE
15
N
15
N
15
NW
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:43PM
1.99
11:03AM
1.98
11:25PM
1.95
11:43AM
1.94
12:10AM
1.92
12:23PM
1.90
12:55AM
1.88
1:03PM
1.84
1:42AM
1.86
1:47PM
1.80
2:33AM
1.83
2:37PM
1.77
3:30AM
1.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:44PM
0.36
4:58AM
0.45
5:24PM
0.40
5:39AM
0.51
6:04PM
0.46
6:21AM
0.59
6:43PM
0.54
7:07AM
0.68
7:24PM
0.63
7:59AM
0.75
8:09PM
0.70
8:54AM
0.79
9:03PM
0.74
9:48AM
0.80
Sat
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sunrise--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01
Sunset7:38--7:37--7:36--7:34--7:32--7:30--7:30--
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201720201621201717171616161619191921212120
Feels °C (?)191717171321201511111012121217171921222321
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in East Cape? If you are looking for accommodation near Tokata, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Cape, consider staying in Gisborne which is 121 km (75 miles) away.

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