Tokatu Peninsula surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 14 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
20.9° 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 (Mar 17) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 17th Mar)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 17th Mar)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 19th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.3
N
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.3
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.9
E
1.6
E
2.4
E
1.8
E
1.7
ENE
0.8
E
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)81413131312991218181717166791111109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)821008454542613132527579386846023695077664312159
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
35
SW
35
SW
30
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
ENE
10
S
20
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
35
ESE
45
SE
45
S
40
SW
40
WSW
35
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:55PM
2.07
4:56AM
2.15
5:02PM
2.10
5:52AM
2.24
6:04PM
2.19
6:39AM
2.36
6:57PM
2.30
7:23AM
2.47
7:45PM
2.42
8:07AM
2.57
8:31PM
2.53
8:51AM
2.64
9:16PM
2.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:15AM
1.03
10:30PM
0.96
11:13AM
1.00
11:32PM
0.92
12:09PM
0.93
12:29AM
0.84
12:59PM
0.82
1:20AM
0.73
1:45PM
0.70
2:06AM
0.62
2:30PM
0.58
2:50AM
0.52
3:14PM
0.48
3:33AM
0.46
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:20--7:22--
Sunset-7:42--7:39--7:38--7:37--7:36--7:34--7:32-
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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light rain
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212017202018202117182018191919181818191918
Feels °C (?)161410151514182014171918181717131211141413
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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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