Tokata surf break

Tokata surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 19 Sep 2025 NZST
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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
14.5° 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 Saturday (Sep 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Sep 26) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 26th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 25th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
SE
1.1
NW
0.6
NW
0.5
SE
0.4
ESE
0.5
E
0.7
N
1.1
N
1.3
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.7
NNW
0.9
ENE
1.8
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.2
E
1.5
E
3
N
4.5
NNW
4
NNW
3.5
NW
Period(s) (?)147766645566611771413810109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8128271815211451881091672262122682275467461283424328492281
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
25
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
10
NNE
10
NW
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
N
40
N
35
NNW
35
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:43PM
1.98
5:00AM
1.84
5:34PM
1.98
5:55AM
1.87
6:20PM
1.97
6:44AM
1.91
7:03PM
1.95
7:29AM
1.94
7:45PM
1.94
8:11AM
1.95
8:25PM
1.92
8:50AM
1.94
9:06PM
1.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:21AM
0.54
11:00PM
0.58
11:16AM
0.52
11:54PM
0.52
12:08PM
0.50
12:44AM
0.46
12:57PM
0.47
1:30AM
0.42
1:44PM
0.45
2:12AM
0.39
2:27PM
0.45
2:51AM
0.38
3:06PM
0.47
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise6:01--6:00--5:58--5:56--5:54--5:52--5:52--
Sunset-6:00--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:02--6:04--6:05-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------------121-81481
Temp. °C13128121210131413141515151414151514151614
Feels °C (?)9639967991010101111111212108118
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for East Cape

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Tokata (moderate winds from the W at Hicks Bay 6 km from Tokata). 0.1m 10s swell from the NE to make surfable waves.

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1 h 16 min ago

26 km/h
W
Cross-Off
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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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