Tokomaru Bay surf break

Tokomaru Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 12 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
19.4° 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 Tuesday (Apr 14) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 14th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 14th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 13th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the N by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
!
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
7.5
NE
2.5
NNE
1.8
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
0.9
ESE
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
1.3
N
1.8
N
1.3
NNE
Period(s) (?)12121091413131212121111111413131212579
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1527017455963787535034212481801348639401161811731157995284273
Wind
(km/h)
50
NNE
20
NW
10
NNW
10
N
10
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
5
WNW
15
W
10
W
10
W
10
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
N
20
NNW
20
N
20
N
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Sun
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunrise--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35
Sunset5:44--5:42--5:40--5:39--5:37--5:37--5:35--
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
301-----------------12
Temp. °C202122221721221619201519211521211820201819
Feels °C (?)141921221720201515181317201320191517171516
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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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