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Tokomaru Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.5° 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 13s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 12th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 15th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tokomaru Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 10 | |
140 | 125 | 92 | 61 | 63 | 43 | 42 | 28 | 43 | 208 | 56 | 232 | 90 | 88 | 82 | 57 | 337 | 367 | 290 | 135 | 35 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:45PM1.32m | 2:07AM1.44m | 2:40PM1.37m | 3:00AM1.48m | 3:35PM1.45m | 3:55AM1.53m | 4:31PM1.54m | 4:51AM1.58m | 5:26PM1.64m | 5:46AM1.63m | 6:20PM1.72m | 6:42AM1.67m | 7:15PM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:54PM0.34m | 8:30AM0.27m | 8:48PM0.30m | 9:22AM0.21m | 9:44PM0.25m | 10:15AM0.14m | 10:41PM0.19m | 11:09AM0.08m | 11:39PM0.13m | 12:03PM0.02m | 00:36AM0.08m | 12:58PM-0.02m | 1:33AM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
13 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | S 10 | ENE 10 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | ENE 10 | S 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 |
 kJ | 865 | 563 | 342 | 691 | 63 | 43 | 42 | 28 | 43 | 220 | 56 | 399 | 759 | 584 | 82 | 351 | 56 | 52 | 290 | 135 | 76 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | NNE 9 | S 22 | SE 14 | NE 9 | N 13 | E 10 | S 17 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | — | SSE 16 | ENE 10 | E 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 140 | 125 | 92 | 61 | 8 | 36 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 49 | 147 | 91 | 90 | 88 | 3 | 57 | — | 81 | 36 | 21 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | S 16 | NNE 5 | S 24 | NE 9 | NNE 10 | N 14 | — | S 20 | S 13 | — | — | S 16 | — | NE 9 | — | E 15 | SSE 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 29 | 12 | 195 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 4 | — | 8 | 3 | — | — | 21 | — | 3 | — | 4 | 47 | 35 | 35 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | — | S 6 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | S 4 | SSE 11 | — | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | 139 | 2510 | 2561 | 2059 | 1355 | 646 | 208 | 318 | 232 | — | 17 | 504 | — | 337 | 367 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 67 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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