
Surf Forecasts:
Tokomaru Bay surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSE swell with 3,134 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tokomaru Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 14 | NE 15 | NE 15 | SSE 11 | ENE 13 | NE 13 | SSE 10 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SE 18 | ESE 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
145 | 151 | 130 | 37 | 56 | 933 | 17 | 27 | 71 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 26 | 1028 | 1111 | 608 | 451 | 2709 | 2098 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 8:10PM1.52m | 8:29AM1.41m | 8:50PM1.52m | 9:12AM1.42m | 9:32PM1.53m | 9:56AM1.44m | 10:15PM1.53m | 10:42AM1.46m | 11:00PM1.52m | 11:31AM1.49m | 11:50PM1.52m | 12:24PM1.51m | 00:45AM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:58PM0.24m | 2:31AM0.25m | 2:41PM0.24m | 3:13AM0.23m | 3:24PM0.24m | 3:55AM0.21m | 4:08PM0.24m | 4:38AM0.20m | 4:55PM0.24m | 5:23AM0.19m | 5:45PM0.25m | 6:12AM0.18m | 6:38PM0.25m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 4 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 12 | S 7 | ENE 12 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 |
145 | 151 | 130 | 1679 | 1365 | 933 | 694 | 426 | 356 | 269 | 14 | 5476 | 3248 | 2870 | 1754 | 1028 | 1111 | 608 | 451 | 2709 | 2098 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | ESE 11 | E 10 | NE 15 | NE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | S 13 | SSE 10 | S 15 | E 16 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | ESE 16 | S 12 | NE 10 | S 11 | SSE 18 | S 10 | ENE 14 |
70 | 40 | 8 | 37 | 34 | 20 | 17 | 55 | 71 | 567 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 26 | 547 | 4 | 61 | 322 | 231 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | N 7 | ENE 16 | E 9 | NE 15 | NE 7 | NE 10 | NE 13 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | — | — | — | SE 18 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 16 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 15 | N 13 |
21 | 4 | 25 | 7 | 56 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 15 | 23 | — | — | — | 12 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 33 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | S 10 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | S 7 | S 14 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 |
322 | 1268 | 1665 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 378 | 3944 | 9049 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 182 | 59 | 60 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 11 |
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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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