Tokomaru Bay surf break

Tokomaru Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 02 Mar 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 Monday (Mar 02) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tokomaru Bay in the next 12 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 2nd Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 4th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 4th Mar)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
1
3
!
5
4
3
2
3
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
1.1
NE
4.5
SSE
4
SSE
2.5
SSE
1.9
SE
2.1
SE
1.6
SE
1.3
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
0.7
SE
0.7
ESE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.5
ESE
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)10101610141112111010121099888121276
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5225671172342886354348512206521180570278206100675639353010
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
10
W
0
ESE
10
ENE
5
WNW
5
NNE
20
NE
10
NNW
5
N
10
ENE
10
SW
20
SSW
15
S
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
glassoncross-
off
ononcrossglassonoffoffcross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:06PM
1.50
6:36AM
1.61
7:01PM
1.52
7:27AM
1.62
7:53PM
1.53
8:16AM
1.61
8:41PM
1.54
9:02AM
1.60
9:28PM
1.54
9:47AM
1.57
10:13PM
1.53
10:31AM
1.52
10:56PM
1.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:59AM
0.20
12:18AM
0.16
12:55PM
0.17
1:13AM
0.15
1:47PM
0.14
2:04AM
0.14
2:35PM
0.13
2:53AM
0.15
3:21PM
0.13
3:40AM
0.17
4:05PM
0.15
4:25AM
0.20
4:48PM
0.19
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--
Sunset-7:45--7:45--7:43--7:42--7:39--7:38--7:37-
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-2521-------------123
Temp. °C121211111513141712191815222316242418201918
Feels °C (?)76568891210171615192015222317191819
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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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