
Surf Forecasts:
Tokomaru Bay surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSE swell with 861 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 1.9m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tokomaru Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1240 | 992 | 705 | 186 | 400 | 383 | 191 | 176 | 125 | 19 | 18 | 303 | 90 | 342 | 246 | 181 | 193 | 124 | 219 | 156 | 293 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:21PM1.54m | 1:43AM1.51m | 2:21PM1.57m | 2:44AM1.52m | 3:22PM1.61m | 3:46AM1.54m | 4:23PM1.65m | 4:47AM1.56m | 5:22PM1.69m | 5:46AM1.59m | 6:18PM1.72m | 6:43AM1.61m | 7:12PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:36PM0.24m | 8:02AM0.15m | 8:36PM0.23m | 9:01AM0.13m | 9:38PM0.20m | 10:01AM0.11m | 10:40PM0.16m | 11:02AM0.07m | 11:41PM0.12m | 12:00PM0.05m | 00:38AM0.07m | 12:57PM0.04m | 1:33AM0.05m | ||||||||
7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 |
1240 | 992 | 705 | 478 | 400 | 383 | 191 | 176 | 125 | 560 | 495 | 303 | 134 | 342 | 246 | 142 | 93 | 59 | 62 | 156 | 293 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | NE 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSE 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SSE 10 | NE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
334 | 56 | 21 | 186 | 290 | 6 | 111 | 86 | 104 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 90 | 4 | 52 | 31 | 43 | 34 | 19 | 88 | 88 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | NE 12 | NE 12 | N 8 | S 17 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SE 11 | S 16 | NE 10 | S 10 | ESE 13 | NE 10 | ESE 14 | SSE 9 | SE 9 |
7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 11 | — | 6 | 6 | 21 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 75 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 5 | N 4 | N 5 | WSW 2 | SSW 3 | SSW 6 | S 8 | SSW 8 | — | — | NNE 8 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NNE 7 |
— | — | — | 4 | 27 | 59 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 196 | 218 | — | — | 35 | 31 | 181 | 193 | 124 | 219 | — | 173 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 56 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 35 | 42 | 42 | 148 | 67 | 42 | 60 | 20 | 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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