Tokomaru Bay surf break

Tokomaru Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 16 Apr 2026 NZST
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Tokomaru Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tokomaru Bay sea temperature is
18.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tokomaru Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Tokomaru Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tokomaru Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 13s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 16th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 23rd Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 19th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tokomaru Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
1.2
N
1.7
NNE
2.5
NNE
2.4
NNE
2.4
NNE
1.1
NE
1.2
NNE
2
NNE
0.8
NE
1
NE
0.6
E
1
E
1
E
1.1
ENE
Period(s) (?)11141413131212567898888812111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)39411131351298254622016537628191361834378811399229224250
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
15
W
15
W
5
WNW
15
NE
10
WNW
10
NNW
20
N
20
N
25
N
20
N
10
N
5
NNE
20
N
15
N
20
N
25
N
15
N
10
N
15
NNE
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--
Sunset-5:37--5:37--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:30--5:30-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
--------1191---2-----1
Temp. °C202013181814181819181817202115191916202016
Feels °C (?)17179151412161515151516181813151514181815
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Information about the Tokomaru Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tokomaru Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tokomaru Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tokomaru Bay 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 (Tokomaru Bay) 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 Tokomaru Bay 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.

Are you planning a holiday in East Cape? If you are looking for accommodation near Tokomaru Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Cape, consider staying in Gisborne which is 66 km (41 miles) away.

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