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Lat Long: 36.37° S 174.85° E

Tokatu Peninsula Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tokatu Peninsula sea temperature is
15.4°C
0.3° 

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 9 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NNW swell with 188 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 15th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu morning).

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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
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8
0.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
55
40
39
28
23
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16
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64
171
61
61
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
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NE
20
NNE
20
NNW
10
NW
15
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10
NW
5
N
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N
10
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5
ESE
10
NNE
10
WSW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
30
NNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:53PM2.62m
7:26AM2.58m
7:39PM2.64m
8:12AM2.62m
8:24PM2.63m
8:56AM2.63m
9:07PM2.58m
9:38AM2.61m
9:49PM2.52m
10:19AM2.56m
10:30PM2.44m
10:59AM2.48m
11:10PM2.36m
Low Tide
1:21AM0.55m
1:43PM0.55m
2:07AM0.51m
2:28PM0.53m
2:49AM0.49m
3:10PM0.53m
3:30AM0.50m
3:51PM0.56m
4:09AM0.53m
4:31PM0.61m
4:48AM0.58m
5:13PM0.68m
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Temp °C
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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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