Surf Forecasts:
Tokata surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NNW swell with 384 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tokata this week:
The surf forecast for Tokata over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tokata in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tokata over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | NW 6 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 17 | SE 13 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NE 7 | NW 8 | NNE 7 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 16 | 44 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 16 | 26 | 14 | 5 | 45 | 25 | 60 | 57 | 205 | 352 | 109 | 85 | 88 | 158 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:55PM1.84m | 3:55AM1.79m | 4:50PM1.86m | 4:49AM1.83m | 5:37PM1.90m | 5:37AM1.87m | 6:18PM1.95m | 6:23AM1.91m | 6:56PM1.99m | 7:06AM1.93m | 7:34PM2.03m | 7:48AM1.95m | 8:13PM2.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:06PM0.79m | 10:28AM0.70m | 10:56PM0.75m | 11:17AM0.64m | 11:43PM0.69m | 12:00PM0.56m | 00:29AM0.61m | 12:41PM0.49m | 1:14AM0.52m | 1:22PM0.44m | 1:56AM0.43m | 2:05PM0.40m | 2:38AM0.36m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 10 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | NW 6 | ESE 12 | WNW 5 | SE 17 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 46 | 44 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 16 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 45 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 17 | 109 | 85 | 88 | 158 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ESE 12 | NE 10 | SSE 18 | NW 4 | NE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | NE 9 | SSE 11 | NW 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 16 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 31 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 67 | 65 | 45 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | NE 11 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | S 18 | S 18 | NE 10 | SE 18 | SE 12 | NE 10 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | SE 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 79 | 79 | 19 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | — | — | WNW 7 | W 6 |
| kJ | — | 13 | 87 | 154 | 105 | 125 | 62 | 42 | 42 | — | — | 6 | 60 | 57 | 205 | 352 | — | — | 108 | 114 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 123 | 0 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 6 | 24 | 6 | 24 | 170 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 123 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
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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 16 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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