Tokomaru Bay surf break

Tokomaru Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 30 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
20.3° 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 Friday (Jan 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tokomaru Bay in the next 12 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 06) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 30th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 30th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 6th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.5
NE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
0.7
NE
1.1
N
0.6
NE
0.6
NNE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
ENE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)101111101010101099961010109910101414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17018323818244214298926868879484644543414537297341
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
15
SE
5
NNW
5
NE
15
NE
10
WNW
10
SSE
10
SE
5
NNW
5
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
WSW
25
S
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
5
S
10
SE
10
ESE
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossononcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:19PM
1.53
4:57AM
1.61
5:20PM
1.54
5:57AM
1.65
6:20PM
1.56
6:54AM
1.68
7:17PM
1.57
7:48AM
1.70
8:12PM
1.57
8:40AM
1.70
9:04PM
1.57
9:30AM
1.67
9:54PM
1.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:11AM
0.22
10:36PM
0.13
11:13AM
0.20
11:36PM
0.11
12:14PM
0.17
12:35AM
0.09
1:13PM
0.14
1:31AM
0.07
2:08PM
0.11
2:25AM
0.07
3:01PM
0.09
3:17AM
0.08
3:50PM
0.09
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:22--6:22--
Sunset-8:22--8:21--8:21--8:20--8:19--8:17--8:16-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222117242519222116282923231816191816201914
Feels °C (?)202018222419212117282923201312151515181714
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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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