Tokatu Peninsula surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 09 Apr 2026 NZST
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Tokatu Peninsula surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tokatu Peninsula sea temperature is
20.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tokatu Peninsula this week:

The surf forecast for Tokatu Peninsula over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 5.0m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tokatu Peninsula in the next 16 days are 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 12th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 12th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 12th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tokatu Peninsula over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu night, gales from the ESE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Wed morning).

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thu
16
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Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
0
0
0
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
N
1.6
NNE
1.7
NNE
2.5
NE
3
NE
4
ENE
5.5
ENE
6.5
NE
3
NE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.2
N
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.4
E
0.8
NNW
0.3
E
0.8
WNW
1
NW
0.6
NNW
Period(s) (?)1514131314141514121110106141313612445
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)129798896524943050644513241176782574263177133109198128534125163822
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
15
SSE
20
ESE
30
SE
45
ESE
50
ESE
60
ESE
45
ESE
40
WSW
25
WNW
15
NW
20
N
20
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
35
W
30
W
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:14AM
2.21
12:29PM
2.14
1:04AM
2.16
1:19PM
2.10
2:02AM
2.15
2:15PM
2.08
3:05AM
2.18
3:19PM
2.11
4:04AM
2.25
4:25PM
2.20
4:57AM
2.35
5:24PM
2.32
5:46AM
2.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:49AM
0.93
6:56PM
0.88
7:43AM
0.96
7:52PM
0.93
8:40AM
0.96
8:53PM
0.94
9:36AM
0.92
9:55PM
0.90
10:29AM
0.84
10:53PM
0.82
11:20AM
0.73
11:45PM
0.71
12:09PM
0.60
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thu
16
Sunrise-6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46-
Sunset--6:01--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57--5:54--5:53
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cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
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light rain
rain showers
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thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
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clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181919191920212120192021181919171818161920
Feels °C (?)181817171213131715151919151616131112131517
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Information about the Tokatu Peninsula Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tokatu Peninsula provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tokatu Peninsula can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tokatu Peninsula 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 (Tokatu Peninsula) 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 Tokatu Peninsula 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.

Tokatu Peninsula is 49 km (30 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Northshore. Northshore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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