Tokomaru Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.13° S 178.32° E

Tokomaru Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 27 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tokomaru Bay sea temperature is
16.2°C
0.7° 

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 27 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 3 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNE swell with 119 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period with N 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 Tuesday (Oct 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tokomaru Bay in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 31) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 27th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 27th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 3rd Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.8
N
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0.9
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4
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NNE
6
0.6
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8
1.2
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5
0.3
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0.2
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0.5
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0.3
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0.2
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NE
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0.6
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0.6
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1.5
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0.8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
28
12
51
63
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24
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40
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32
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19
117
36
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
N
10
S
10
NE
5
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
NW
20
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20
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SSW
15
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SSW
15
NNE
25
NNE
10
NW
15
N
20
N
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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High Tide
7:39PM1.60m
8:10AM1.67m
8:30PM1.63m
9:00AM1.72m
9:21PM1.65m
9:52AM1.74m
10:15PM1.64m
10:45AM1.73m
11:09PM1.60m
11:40AM1.70m
00:07AM1.56m
12:37PM1.66m
1:06AM1.51m
Low Tide
1:34PM0.15m
1:56AM0.07m
2:26PM0.11m
2:47AM0.03m
3:18PM0.08m
3:38AM0.02m
4:12PM0.07m
4:31AM0.03m
5:07PM0.08m
5:26AM0.06m
6:03PM0.11m
6:22AM0.10m
7:01PM0.13m
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Temp °C
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18
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Feels °C
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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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