Tokatu Peninsula Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.37° S 174.85° E

Tokatu Peninsula Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tokatu Peninsula sea temperature is
15.3°C
0.4° 

Tokatu Peninsula surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tokatu Peninsula surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, NW swell with 171 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tokatu Peninsula this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tokatu Peninsula in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 27th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the SE by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Night
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PM
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.5
W
3
0.2
NNW
6
0.1
E
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
11
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
16
0.2
E
12
0.9
WNW
4
0.2
E
13
1
WNW
4
1.7
NW
6
1.1
NNW
8
0.2
E
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
2
6
6
3
2
5
18
12
5
4
5
11
21
14
36
171
167
16
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
25
W
30
W
40
SSW
30
SW
35
SW
25
SSW
15
SSE
10
S
15
SW
15
W
25
SW
20
W
25
WSW
30
WSW
30
W
40
NW
40
WSW
20
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:41AM2.07m
3:38PM2.15m
3:45AM2.08m
4:34PM2.22m
4:47AM2.15m
5:21PM2.31m
5:40AM2.25m
6:05PM2.41m
6:27AM2.37m
6:47PM2.49m
7:11AM2.47m
7:29PM2.56m
Low Tide
9:14AM0.98m
9:57PM1.00m
10:15AM0.95m
10:51PM0.95m
11:11AM0.89m
11:40PM0.86m
12:01PM0.80m
00:25AM0.76m
12:46PM0.70m
1:08AM0.65m
1:29PM0.60m
1:51AM0.55m
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6:09
6:09
6:07
6:05
6:03
7:03
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6:15
6:16
6:17
6:17
6:19
7:20
 mm
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1
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3
14
4
6
9
8
Temp °C
13
17
17
12
14
13
11
10
13
11
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12
12
12
13
14
14
13
10
Feels °C
8
13
13
4
7
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4
6
9
8
8
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8
7
7
9
7
4
2
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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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