Tokomaru Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.13° S 178.32° E

Tokomaru Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tokomaru Bay sea temperature is
14.0°C
0.4° 

Tokomaru Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tokomaru Bay surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, N swell with 188 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
12
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
12
0.7
N
4
1.1
N
5
1.1
N
5
1.2
N
5
1.4
N
7
0.4
NE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
34
33
33
33
35
35
43
32
31
43
42
38
13
13
13
13
54
51
67
188
32
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
W
5
WNW
15
NE
10
WNW
5
W
5
ENE
10
W
0
N
15
NE
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
NE
10
WNW
15
NNW
20
N
15
N
10
NW
20
NW
10
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:13PM1.36m
2:31AM1.31m
3:04PM1.36m
3:22AM1.30m
3:54PM1.38m
4:12AM1.31m
4:43PM1.41m
5:01AM1.34m
5:29PM1.44m
5:48AM1.37m
6:13PM1.48m
6:33AM1.40m
6:56PM1.52m
Low Tide
8:24PM0.42m
8:43AM0.37m
9:15PM0.43m
9:33AM0.36m
10:07PM0.41m
10:22AM0.34m
10:57PM0.37m
11:11AM0.31m
11:45PM0.33m
11:58AM0.28m
00:31AM0.28m
12:44PM0.24m
1:16AM0.23m
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6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:35
6:35
6:33
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5:37
5:37
5:37
5:38
5:39
5:40
5:42
 mm
12
Temp °C
14
15
12
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13
10
17
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Feels °C
11
12
9
11
9
8
15
15
9
13
13
10
18
17
10
12
12
12
14
12
9
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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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