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Tokomaru Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 19 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
16.8° 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 4.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 18s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 20th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 27th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 27th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tokomaru Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | NE 4 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | SSE 16 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | |
88 | 106 | 72 | 59 | 21 | 24 | 81 | 68 | 96 | 103 | 151 | 171 | 554 | 419 | 412 | 871 | 379 | 379 | 246 | 191 | 139 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:33AM1.68m | 9:04PM1.80m | 9:29AM1.65m | 10:00PM1.76m | 10:26AM1.60m | 10:56PM1.71m | 11:24AM1.54m | 11:53PM1.65m | 12:23PM1.49m | 00:49AM1.58m | 1:22PM1.44m | 1:44AM1.52m | 2:19PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:30AM0.03m | 2:49PM-0.03m | 3:26AM0.03m | 3:45PM0.00m | 4:23AM0.05m | 4:41PM0.05m | 5:20AM0.09m | 5:37PM0.11m | 6:16AM0.13m | 6:33PM0.18m | 7:11AM0.17m | 7:29PM0.24m | 8:05AM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — |
 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 |
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Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 17 |
12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | NE 6 | SSE 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | SSE 16 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
 kJ | 88 | 106 | 72 | 59 | 18 | 10 | 81 | 68 | 96 | 103 | 151 | 171 | 554 | 419 | 412 | 871 | 1391 | 853 | 573 | 427 | 421 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | NE 6 | SSE 8 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 10 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 38 | 33 | 183 | 144 | 212 | 248 | 339 | 379 | 379 | 246 | 191 | 139 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ESE 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 13 | S 11 | SSE 8 | S 16 | S 14 | ENE 14 | SE 11 | S 13 | S 16 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | ENE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 28 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 33 | 123 | 18 | 163 | 133 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 20 | 53 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SE 4 | — | ENE 4 | NNE 6 | — | NNE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 16 | — | 5 | 8 | — | 75 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 69 | 11 | 20 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 35 | 11 | 11 | 60 |
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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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