Tokomaru Bay Surf Break

Tokomaru Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.13° S 178.32° E

Issued: 11 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tokomaru Bay sea temperature is
15.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, NE swell with 283 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Monday (Jun 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 18s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 15th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 19th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 19th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
NNE
6
0.3
SSE
15
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
SE
11
0.4
NNE
12
0.5
NNE
12
0.8
NNE
12
1
NE
12
1.1
NE
11
1
NE
11
0.8
NE
10
0.8
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
72
106
48
17
17
6
47
13
20
54
82
171
278
278
220
150
122
60
41
28
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
W
5
WNW
5
W
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
WSW
5
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
ESE
10
WNW
5
WNW
0
NNW
10
WNW
10
NW
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
5:22AM1.63m
5:58PM1.74m
6:20AM1.66m
6:55PM1.79m
7:18AM1.67m
7:51PM1.81m
8:15AM1.67m
8:46PM1.80m
9:12AM1.64m
9:41PM1.77m
10:08AM1.59m
10:36PM1.71m
11:05AM1.54m
Low Tide
11:15PM0.13m
11:39AM0.02m
00:15AM0.08m
12:36PM-0.02m
1:14AM0.05m
1:34PM-0.03m
2:12AM0.02m
2:30PM-0.03m
3:09AM0.02m
3:26PM0.00m
4:05AM0.04m
4:21PM0.06m
4:59AM0.07m
5:16PM0.12m
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clear
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light rain
clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
1
Temp °C
12
16
16
11
17
16
10
14
14
10
13
13
11
14
14
9
15
16
10
17
18
Feels °C
10
14
14
9
16
15
9
12
11
8
8
8
7
12
12
7
13
15
8
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.8
S
7
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
10
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
11
0.5
NNE
12
0.8
NNE
12
1.3
S
7
1.7
S
18
2
S
17
1.5
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.8
S
14
Energy kJ
88
72
98
84
53
30
64
19
68
225
118
82
171
154
1759
2289
905
599
374
134
261
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
13
0.6
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
10
0.3
S
14
0.3
NNE
6
0.3
SSW
10
0.5
S
15
0.3
SE
11
0.4
NNE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.3
SSE
14
1
NE
12
1.1
S
8
1
NE
11
0.8
NE
10
0.8
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.6
S
16
0.4
NE
9
Energy kJ
51
63
106
48
17
33
6
19
109
20
54
5
38
278
149
220
150
122
60
177
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
13
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
17
0.3
SE
10
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSE
15
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
S
15
0.1
NW
6
0.1
SE
11
0.7
S
19
1.1
NE
11
0.2
ESE
18
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
E
8
0.2
ESE
15
0.5
NE
9
0.2
ESE
14
Energy kJ
27
25
23
17
10
47
13
10
19
1
4
350
278
30
15
12
22
41
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
4
0.2
N
5
0.9
SSW
7
0.3
NNE
3
0.3
SE
3
1.7
S
6
1.7
S
7
1.6
S
7
0.5
N
5
0.3
NNW
4
Energy kJ
9
4
2
89
2
1
191
262
240
12
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
11
11
11
0
11
11
0
0
0
0
56
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Cape
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
2
5
4
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
9
2
5
5
4
4
3
5
5
4
4
8
5
7
5
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
8
8
7
5
5
5
9
9
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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