Tokomaru Bay surf break

Tokomaru Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 09 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
19.7° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tokomaru Bay in the next 12 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 10th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 17th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tokomaru Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
NNE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.6
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
Period(s) (?)1287710991616914151414131212881111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)152418391513142424155433325646424010101929
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
5
WSW
10
NNE
5
NW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
NW
5
SW
15
SSE
5
SE
10
ENE
15
NNE
10
NW
5
NNW
5
SE
10
SW
5
SSE
5
SSE
5
SSW
5
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
onglasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crossononcrosscrosscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:02AM
1.48
12:23PM
1.55
12:53AM
1.43
1:11PM
1.47
1:43AM
1.39
1:59PM
1.41
2:33AM
1.37
2:47PM
1.36
3:22AM
1.36
3:36PM
1.34
4:11AM
1.36
4:26PM
1.33
5:00AM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:11AM
0.21
6:44PM
0.19
7:00AM
0.28
7:30PM
0.24
7:49AM
0.34
8:16PM
0.29
8:38AM
0.39
9:03PM
0.32
9:28AM
0.41
9:50PM
0.35
10:18AM
0.43
10:38PM
0.35
11:09AM
0.42
Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00
Sunset8:31--8:31--8:31--8:31--8:31--8:30--8:30--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
------------------262
Temp. °C252131322433332328201720201827241821201818
Feels °C (?)242231312431312328181719191826241822212020
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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 12 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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