Tokomaru Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.13° S 178.32° E

Tokomaru Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tokomaru Bay sea temperature is
14.2° C
0.2° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SE swell with 450 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with SE 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 (Aug 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tokomaru Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 20th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 20th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 20th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SE
9
1.5
SE
8
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
SE
9
1.1
SE
10
0.8
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
16
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
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
14
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
699
319
221
182
243
346
91
39
18
32
34
33
34
34
34
46
34
33
19
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
SW
15
S
10
W
0
WNW
10
NE
10
WNW
10
WNW
0
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
W
5
NW
15
NE
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
NW
10
WNW
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
11:17PM1.49m
11:46AM1.46m
00:04AM1.42m
12:34PM1.42m
00:52AM1.37m
1:23PM1.38m
1:41AM1.33m
2:13PM1.36m
2:31AM1.31m
3:04PM1.36m
3:22AM1.30m
3:54PM1.38m
Low Tide
5:34AM0.22m
5:58PM0.31m
6:19AM0.28m
6:45PM0.36m
7:06AM0.33m
7:34PM0.40m
7:53AM0.36m
8:24PM0.42m
8:43AM0.37m
9:15PM0.43m
9:33AM0.36m
10:07PM0.41m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:46
6:43
6:43
6:41
6:39
6:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:34
5:35
5:36
5:37
5:37
5:37
 mm
Temp °C
9
13
13
8
12
12
9
15
16
12
15
15
13
14
14
9
17
17
14
Feels °C
4
8
8
5
10
10
7
13
15
9
12
12
11
11
10
7
15
15
12
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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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