Tokomaru Bay surf break

Tokomaru Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 18 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
18.3° 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 Monday (Apr 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 20th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 25th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 25th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat night, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
2
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
N
1.8
N
2.5
NNE
2
NNE
2.3
N
1.6
NE
1.5
NE
1.4
NE
1.1
N
0.8
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
3.5
SSE
Period(s) (?)56888888811111111109910109911
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)64224785562719355257247149154196149143714541293016152777
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
25
N
25
N
15
N
10
NNW
5
NNW
15
N
15
N
10
NNW
20
N
10
NW
5
SW
10
E
10
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:45PM
1.65
7:05AM
1.66
7:36PM
1.72
7:58AM
1.68
8:29PM
1.75
8:51AM
1.68
9:22PM
1.76
9:45AM
1.65
10:16PM
1.73
10:41AM
1.60
11:13PM
1.69
11:39AM
1.55
12:11AM
1.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:59AM
0.10
1:23PM
0.01
1:53AM
0.06
2:15PM
-0.01
2:47AM
0.05
3:08PM
-0.00
3:42AM
0.05
4:02PM
0.02
4:38AM
0.08
4:57PM
0.07
5:35AM
0.12
5:54PM
0.12
6:33AM
0.16
Sat
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sunrise--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41
Sunset5:35--5:34--5:32--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:27--
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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light rain
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
Rain (mm)
-1071---9-3----44-----
Temp. °C19181717162020141815131716141411914151213
Feels °C (?)16151316151918141512111615131075910810
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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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