
Surf Forecasts:
Tokomaru Bay surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 12s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tokomaru Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
79 | 56 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 19 | 88 | 69 | 35 | 47 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 40 | 101 | 127 | 102 | 192 | 140 | 83 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:42PM1.38m | 1:02AM1.31m | 1:33PM1.36m | 1:53AM1.28m | 2:24PM1.35m | 2:45AM1.28m | 3:15PM1.37m | 3:37AM1.30m | 4:04PM1.40m | 4:27AM1.34m | 4:51PM1.44m | 5:15AM1.39m | 5:37PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:58PM0.40m | 7:15AM0.38m | 7:48PM0.42m | 8:04AM0.39m | 8:39PM0.42m | 8:55AM0.38m | 9:30PM0.39m | 9:45AM0.35m | 10:20PM0.34m | 10:35AM0.32m | 11:08PM0.29m | 11:24AM0.27m | 11:55PM0.23m | ||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 8 | SE 12 | S 9 | S 8 | S 15 | S 14 | SE 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 |
79 | 56 | 31 | 2139 | 935 | 388 | 113 | 69 | 35 | 335 | 224 | 116 | 66 | 23 | 264 | 333 | 284 | 244 | 211 | 103 | 188 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 8 | S 9 | S 18 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 16 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
41 | 32 | 9 | 26 | 29 | 19 | 88 | 87 | 24 | 47 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 40 | 101 | 127 | 68 | 192 | 140 | 83 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 9 | S 17 | S 17 | NE 11 | E 16 | NE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 15 | ESE 13 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 14 |
84 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 27 | 23 | 3 | 23 | 50 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 24 | 84 | 102 | 9 | 41 | 70 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | S 11 | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNW 3 |
— | 1198 | 3307 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 527 | — | — | 458 | 412 | 349 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 515 | 66 | 0 | 11 | 42 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 56 | 67 | 17 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 0 |
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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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