
Surf Forecasts:
Tokomaru Bay surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 12 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 12 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, N swell with 366 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 12 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NE swell.
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 (Nov 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tokomaru Bay in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 25) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tokomaru Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | N 6 | NE 10 | N 6 | NE 10 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
153 | 169 | 366 | 147 | 214 | 119 | 137 | 100 | 68 | 71 | 63 | 48 | 42 | 72 | 106 | 35 | 108 | 28 | 38 | 93 | 75 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 8:10AM1.54m | 8:27PM1.47m | 8:53AM1.54m | 9:10PM1.45m | 9:35AM1.53m | 9:53PM1.42m | 10:18AM1.51m | 10:36PM1.39m | 11:01AM1.48m | 11:19PM1.35m | 11:44AM1.44m | 00:03AM1.31m | 12:27PM1.41m | 00:49AM1.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:25PM0.26m | 2:39AM0.22m | 3:10PM0.27m | 3:22AM0.23m | 3:53PM0.28m | 4:05AM0.26m | 4:37PM0.30m | 4:48AM0.29m | 5:21PM0.33m | 5:31AM0.32m | 6:06PM0.35m | 6:15AM0.35m | 6:51PM0.36m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 16 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 24 | 25 | 16 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 23 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 25 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 9 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | NNE 6 | S 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 9 | S 7 |
25 | 39 | 178 | 147 | 111 | 91 | 137 | 60 | 68 | 134 | 952 | 801 | 336 | 233 | 59 | 114 | 60 | 28 | 34 | 93 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | E 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | NNE 7 | ENE 10 | NNE 7 | S 15 | E 9 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | S 11 | NNE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 9 | NE 8 |
11 | 9 | 37 | 83 | 61 | 119 | 37 | 100 | 41 | 165 | 63 | 48 | 36 | 26 | 121 | 26 | 75 | 49 | 38 | 28 | 75 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 11 | S 13 | E 11 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | SE 4 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 9 | NE 12 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 13 |
4 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 64 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 71 | 28 | 27 | 42 | 6 | 26 | 35 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 12 | 162 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | — | NNE 7 | WNW 3 | — | SSE 3 | — | SSE 4 | S 3 | — | — | NNE 5 | N 6 | — | N 6 | N 4 | — | — | NNW 5 |
153 | 169 | 366 | — | 214 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | 72 | 106 | — | 108 | 6 | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 63 | 60 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 42 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 288 | 11 | 35 | 11 | 11 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
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