Tokomaru Bay surf break

Tokomaru Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 08 Apr 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
19.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Apr 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. 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 7.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 10th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 12th Apr)25ft (7.5m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 12th Apr)25ft (7.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun morning, calm by Mon morning).

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wed
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
3
2
3
2
2
0
0
0
3
3
2
2
3
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.8
E
2.3
NE
3.5
NE
4
NE
6.5
NE
6.5
NE
2.3
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)99910101010131312111210109141313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6715796195025636146401751366846071065011531102043534766348839823513796
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNW
0
NNW
5
E
5
ESE
15
E
20
E
25
ENE
50
ENE
40
N
10
NNW
5
NW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crossglasscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:48PM
1.45
11:06AM
1.36
11:32PM
1.41
11:51AM
1.32
12:18AM
1.38
12:38PM
1.29
1:06AM
1.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:06AM
0.35
5:20PM
0.34
5:51AM
0.38
6:05PM
0.36
6:38AM
0.40
6:51PM
0.38
7:26AM
0.40
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wed
15
Sunrise-6:26--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33-
Sunset--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:44--5:42--5:40--5:39
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light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
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part cloud
clear
clear
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clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192122172120171819202121212424172222152019
Feels °C (?)192021172221181818181517202423162120141817
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in East Cape? If you are looking for accommodation near Tokomaru Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Cape, consider staying in Gisborne which is 66 km (41 miles) away.

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