Tokomaru Bay surf break

Tokomaru Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 06 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
19.6° 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 Friday (Apr 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. 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 9.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 10th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 11th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 13th Apr)30ft (9.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
0
!
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
ENE
1.8
ENE
2
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
1.9
E
2.2
ENE
2
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
E
1.6
E
1.6
E
1.8
E
2.3
ENE
3
ENE
5
ENE
5
ENE
5
ENE
7
ENE
Period(s) (?)1010108811111010111110101010101314141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5506537277278241689831904746672599520541541666108231941047710384818714645
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
N
15
N
10
NNW
0
NW
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
ESE
15
ESE
25
E
25
E
30
E
45
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:23PM
1.51
9:41AM
1.44
10:05PM
1.48
10:23AM
1.40
10:48PM
1.45
11:06AM
1.36
11:32PM
1.41
11:51AM
1.32
12:18AM
1.38
12:38PM
1.29
1:06AM
1.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:13PM
0.22
3:39AM
0.27
3:55PM
0.26
4:22AM
0.31
4:37PM
0.30
5:06AM
0.35
5:20PM
0.34
5:51AM
0.38
6:05PM
0.36
6:38AM
0.40
6:51PM
0.38
7:26AM
0.40
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:30--
Sunset-5:52--5:51--5:50--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:44-
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rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
2342241-22---21223382154
Temp. °C171716171718201918201916201916181819202021
Feels °C (?)151514141517191818201915212016181717181820
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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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