Tokatu Peninsula surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 22 Mar 2026 NZDT
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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
20.3° 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 Sunday (Mar 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tokatu Peninsula in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 22nd Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 27th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 26th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning).

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.3
N
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
NE
2
ENE
2.2
NE
2.5
NE
3
NNE
3
NNE
3
NNE
2.3
NNE
1.6
N
1.1
NE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)1313121355676888888887888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)545249285749991441512484415447171272112114106552791437472
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
15
ESE
15
E
15
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
E
30
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
45
NE
45
NE
45
NNE
25
NNW
5
WSW
5
WNW
10
W
10
SW
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:02PM
2.67
10:24AM
2.69
10:50PM
2.68
11:13AM
2.65
11:39PM
2.66
12:04PM
2.59
12:31AM
2.60
12:58PM
2.51
1:26AM
2.53
1:55PM
2.43
2:27AM
2.46
2:56PM
2.37
3:34AM
2.43
4:02PM
2.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:18AM
0.45
4:45PM
0.38
5:06AM
0.48
5:33PM
0.40
5:59AM
0.55
6:24PM
0.45
6:57AM
0.63
7:19PM
0.53
8:00AM
0.71
8:18PM
0.62
9:04AM
0.75
9:23PM
0.68
10:09AM
0.77
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
Sunrise-7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26--7:26--7:28--7:28-
Sunset--7:30--7:29--7:27--7:25--7:23--7:22--7:21
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
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part cloud
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clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191919191919181919191919192020212223192122
Feels °C (?)181818181616141314141413131415202323192121
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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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