Tokatu Peninsula surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 12 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
20.4° C
(Which is 1.4°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 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 12th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 12th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 12th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the W by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
!
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
NE
3
NE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.6
E
0.6
E
1.3
NW
0.8
NNW
0.3
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
E
1
NNW
1.8
NNW
1.7
N
1.8
N
Period(s) (?)141211101015141466121211111010145666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8252292421013610473144132104472511129991447229232276
Wind
(km/h)
30
ESE
50
W
30
WNW
20
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
W
25
WNW
30
WNW
35
WSW
35
WSW
20
W
25
W
30
WSW
10
WSW
10
NW
20
N
30
NNW
35
NNW
45
NNW
25
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
6:15PM
2.45
6:34AM
2.56
7:04PM
2.58
7:23AM
2.63
7:52PM
2.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
12:35AM
0.59
12:57PM
0.48
1:23AM
0.49
1:45PM
0.37
2:10AM
0.42
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunrise6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:46--6:47--
Sunset-5:59--5:58--5:57--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:51-
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
clear
Rain (mm)
32--2--21----1----16-
Temp. °C211919201918191916181816191816171818191916
Feels °C (?)191215181917161611111113141414151514141112
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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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