Tokatu Peninsula surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 25 May 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
17.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (May 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 26th May)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 26th May)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 1st Jun)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sun morning).

Mon
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
ENE
10
1.6
NE
10
1.4
NE
10
1.3
NNE
10
1
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
9
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
1.1
NE
4
2.1
NE
7
2.5
NE
8
3.5
NNE
9
4.5
NNE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
703
469
356
307
176
138
132
90
72
79
55
44
30
28
12
12
41
363
760
2162
4340
Wind (km/h)
30
E
15
E
15
S
10
S
10
SW
5
NE
5
NE
5
W
5
WSW
5
SSE
10
SW
5
W
5
NNE
5
W
15
NE
20
ENE
30
NE
35
NE
40
NE
45
NE
50
NE
cross
cross
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:43AM2.46m
3:18PM2.35m
3:38AM2.43m
4:17PM2.35m
4:30AM2.40m
5:11PM2.38m
5:19AM2.37m
5:59PM2.40m
6:05AM2.34m
6:42PM2.42m
6:49AM2.32m
7:22PM2.43m
7:29AM2.30m
Low Tide
8:43PM0.75m
9:17AM0.69m
9:41PM0.79m
10:08AM0.71m
10:34PM0.81m
10:56AM0.73m
11:23PM0.81m
11:40AM0.74m
00:10AM0.79m
12:23PM0.75m
00:54AM0.78m
1:06PM0.74m
1:35AM0.77m
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7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
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5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:14
5:13
5:13
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Temp °C
15
15
13
14
14
15
16
15
15
16
14
15
15
14
16
16
16
17
17
17
17
9
12
12
12
12
14
15
14
14
15
13
15
14
13
13
12
12
11
11
10
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NE
10
1.6
NE
10
1.4
NE
10
1.3
NNE
10
1
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
9
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
16
Energy kJ
398
469
356
307
176
138
132
90
72
79
55
44
30
28
12
12
2
3
6
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.5
E
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
11
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
N
10
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
18
Energy kJ
83
20
38
39
61
39
39
56
40
21
19
8
8
2
12
5
3
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
11
0.5
N
10
0.4
E
5
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
E
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
119
51
8
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
ENE
10
0.3
SSE
2
0.3
S
2
0.3
S
3
0.3
ENE
2
1.1
NE
4
2.1
NE
7
2.5
NE
8
3.5
NNE
9
4.5
NNE
11
Energy kJ
703
1
1
1
1
41
363
760
2162
4340
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
2
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
65
44
0
0
0
0
8
1
0
0
0
1
1
22
65
68
68
169
349
369
377
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
4
1
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
5
6
5
9
9
4
9
8
6
5
4
4
4
3
2
3
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
9
9
6
9
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
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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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