Tokomaru Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.13° S 178.32° E

Tokomaru Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tokomaru Bay sea temperature is
14.6° C
0.0° 

Tokomaru Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tokomaru Bay surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSE swell with 3,134 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 1st Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 2nd Aug)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 7th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
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AM
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
4
3
3
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
15
0.6
SE
16
0.6
SE
14
0.3
NE
15
0.4
NE
15
2
SSE
11
0.2
ENE
13
0.3
NE
13
0.6
SSE
10
0.3
NE
12
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
ENE
12
0.1
SE
18
0.2
ESE
16
1.8
SSE
13
2.1
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
11
1.5
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
16
2.3
SSE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
145
151
130
37
56
933
17
27
71
23
14
14
13
12
26
1028
1111
608
451
2709
2098
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
25
SSW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
SSE
10
WNW
10
NW
10
W
10
W
10
SW
25
SSW
20
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
SSE
10
W
5
W
10
ENE
5
NW
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
High Tide
8:10PM1.52m
8:29AM1.41m
8:50PM1.52m
9:12AM1.42m
9:32PM1.53m
9:56AM1.44m
10:15PM1.53m
10:42AM1.46m
11:00PM1.52m
11:31AM1.49m
11:50PM1.52m
12:24PM1.51m
00:45AM1.51m
Low Tide
1:58PM0.24m
2:31AM0.25m
2:41PM0.24m
3:13AM0.23m
3:24PM0.24m
3:55AM0.21m
4:08PM0.24m
4:38AM0.20m
4:55PM0.24m
5:23AM0.19m
5:45PM0.25m
6:12AM0.18m
6:38PM0.25m
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7:07
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7:05
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Temp °C
9
10
6
12
12
6
15
16
11
11
9
7
9
10
6
11
11
6
12
12
11
Feels °C
4
4
2
9
9
3
12
13
8
8
3
2
3
5
2
7
7
3
9
8
9
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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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