Tokomaru Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.13° S 178.32° E

Tokomaru Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tokomaru Bay sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.5° 

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 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, E swell with 878 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) 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 4.0m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 11th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 11th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 17th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
1
2
1
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
12
0.6
NNE
8
1
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
8
1.6
SE
10
1.1
SE
9
1
SE
9
0.9
SE
8
1.4
NE
6
1.5
NE
6
1.9
ENE
7
2
E
8
1.4
SE
8
1.5
SE
9
1.8
SSE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
128
374
47
222
95
163
469
211
155
115
141
177
349
463
239
375
535
431
495
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
WSW
15
S
10
SW
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
NNE
5
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
5
NE
5
W
20
WSW
30
SSW
35
SW
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
off
off
off
High Tide
3:46AM1.54m
4:23PM1.65m
4:47AM1.56m
5:22PM1.69m
5:46AM1.59m
6:18PM1.72m
6:43AM1.61m
7:12PM1.73m
7:38AM1.61m
8:04PM1.72m
8:30AM1.61m
8:53PM1.68m
Low Tide
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
1:51PM0.04m
2:25AM0.04m
2:43PM0.07m
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6:56
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6:54
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6:50
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5:25
5:27
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5:30
5:30
 mm
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8
20
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2
5
3
Temp °C
10
14
15
10
12
12
11
12
12
13
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12
14
12
10
Feels °C
7
11
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8
11
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10
10
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11
15
11
10
7
3
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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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