Tokomaru Bay surf break

Tokomaru Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 04 May 2026 NZST
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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 Sunday (May 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
9
0.8
NE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
10
1.4
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.5
NNE
6
1
NE
6
1
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
2.1
NNE
7
2.5
NNE
7
1.4
NE
9
1.4
NE
13
1.4
NE
13
1.6
ENE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
44
88
65
65
61
65
43
68
118
156
143
130
71
72
96
363
671
297
594
711
751
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
15
NE
10
NNW
5
NW
15
NE
10
NW
10
NNW
20
NNE
10
NNW
10
N
20
NNE
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
N
15
N
20
N
25
N
5
WNW
10
W
10
W
10
W
glassy
on
cross
cross
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:11PM1.52m
8:28AM1.43m
8:53PM1.51m
9:10AM1.41m
9:35PM1.48m
9:52AM1.37m
10:17PM1.45m
10:34AM1.34m
10:59PM1.43m
11:18AM1.31m
11:43PM1.41m
12:04PM1.29m
00:28AM1.40m
Low Tide
1:58PM0.24m
2:28AM0.28m
2:41PM0.25m
3:11AM0.30m
3:23PM0.28m
3:54AM0.32m
4:05PM0.30m
4:38AM0.35m
4:48PM0.33m
5:21AM0.36m
5:30PM0.35m
6:06AM0.37m
6:15PM0.36m
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clear
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clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
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cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
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6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:54
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5:15
5:15
5:13
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
7
4
Temp °C
16
17
12
18
18
15
21
21
15
20
20
16
21
21
18
19
18
17
18
18
14
14
15
11
16
16
14
19
18
14
17
17
15
19
19
15
16
15
18
16
16
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
S
11
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
NE
5
0.6
S
17
1.1
NE
6
0.4
S
14
0.3
S
13
1.1
NE
6
0.3
E
10
0.4
NE
8
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
9
1.4
NE
9
1.4
NE
13
1.4
NE
13
1.6
ENE
12
Energy kJ
44
57
65
65
61
65
23
209
77
61
32
85
16
16
16
17
6
297
594
711
751
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
11
0.2
ESE
6
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
NE
4
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.5
S
14
0.2
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
S
14
0.3
E
9
0.3
NE
10
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.7
N
8
0.4
N
9
0.6
NNW
9
Energy kJ
39
4
48
61
41
9
43
68
102
7
15
14
15
17
14
14
13
65
24
64
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
13
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
14
0.1
S
10
0.5
E
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
S
14
0.1
E
9
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
9
0.1
SE
13
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
16
0.3
S
15
Energy kJ
8
4
5
4
13
130
96
2
48
9
15
2
14
15
2
7
19
21
39
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
9
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.7
NE
4
1
NE
4
1.4
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.5
NNE
6
1
NE
6
1
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
2.1
NNE
7
2.5
NNE
7
0.9
N
8
0.5
NW
3
0.9
NNW
8
0.5
W
3
Energy kJ
88
5
3
2
18
38
118
156
143
130
71
72
96
363
671
100
5
112
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
1
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
66
11
11
42
11
11
64
11
20
64
11
11
58
62
320
68
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Cape
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
2
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
4
3
5
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
8
7
5
4
5
9
5
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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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