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Tokatu Peninsula Surf Forecast
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Tokatu Peninsula surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.7° 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 Saturday (May 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 9th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 9th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 9th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tokatu Peninsula over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tue 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 11 | N 6 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | |
109 | 61 | 120 | 169 | 225 | 210 | 187 | 260 | 286 | 198 | 721 | 825 | 667 | 371 | 223 | 154 | 93 | 66 | 153 | 289 | 233 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 9:42PM2.41m | 9:52AM2.29m | 10:21PM2.35m | 10:33AM2.25m | 11:02PM2.31m | 11:17AM2.20m | 11:46PM2.27m | 12:02PM2.16m | 00:32AM2.24m | 12:50PM2.14m | 1:23AM2.23m | 1:41PM2.13m | 2:18AM2.24m | 2:40PM2.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:59AM0.74m | 4:11PM0.67m | 4:43AM0.78m | 4:52PM0.72m | 5:30AM0.83m | 5:35PM0.77m | 6:19AM0.87m | 6:23PM0.84m | 7:11AM0.89m | 7:17PM0.89m | 8:04AM0.87m | 8:17PM0.91m | 8:57AM0.83m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | N 10 | N 13 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | S 3 | N 11 | N 11 |
 kJ | 2 | 61 | 105 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 286 | 163 | 721 | 825 | 667 | 371 | 223 | 154 | 93 | 66 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 10 | N 9 | N 15 | — | N 14 | N 14 | — | N 12 | NE 14 | N 6 | N 6 | N 11 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | — | 11 | 89 | 47 | 18 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 15 | — | — | — | N 14 | — | — | — | N 12 | N 11 | N 14 | N 10 | N 10 | — | N 13 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | N 5 | N 6 | — | — | NNW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | ENE 11 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 109 | 54 | 120 | 169 | 225 | 210 | 187 | 260 | 49 | 198 | — | — | 32 | 36 | 28 | 35 | 29 | 21 | 153 | 289 | 233 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 104 | 169 | 66 | 169 | 369 | 377 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 22 | 22 | 107 | 13 | 0 | 12 |
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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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