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Tokata surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 04 Dec 2025 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
19.3° C
 (Which is 1.8°C warmer than 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 Friday (Dec 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tokata in the next 12 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Dec 05) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 5th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 5th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 10th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
NW
1.1
SE
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNW
0.4
N
0.4
ENE
0.5
E
0.8
E
0.9
E
1.6
NNE
1.8
NE
1.7
NE
Period(s) (?)101217161615151414131312121211141312111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7083032121902482332092061381281257849454093209228595763565
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
5
NE
0
SE
5
N
10
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
5
SW
5
ENE
20
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
N
5
WNW
5
NNE
10
NE
5
SSE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglassglasscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffglasscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		glasscross-
on		onglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:40PM
2.19
7:21AM
2.28
7:39PM
2.24
8:17AM
2.36
8:35PM
2.27
9:11AM
2.39
9:28PM
2.28
10:03AM
2.39
10:19PM
2.24
10:55AM
2.34
11:09PM
2.17
11:48AM
2.27
12:02AM
2.08
12:41PM
2.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:07AM
0.44
1:38PM
0.55
2:02AM
0.40
2:34PM
0.53
2:55AM
0.37
3:29PM
0.54
3:46AM
0.36
4:22PM
0.56
4:37AM
0.39
5:16PM
0.58
5:28AM
0.45
6:11PM
0.59
6:19AM
0.53
Thu
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Sunrise--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37
Sunset8:14--8:15--8:15--8:16--8:17--8:17--8:19--
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201619191925242124251823231822211721221722
Feels °C (?)171518181822232024221721211820191821211721
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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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