Tokomaru Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.13° S 178.32° E

Tokomaru Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tokomaru Bay sea temperature is
14.2° C
0.3° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 2,527 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with ENE 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 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 15th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 15th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 17th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 103mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SE
11
1.6
SE
10
1.1
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9
0.9
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9
2.1
NE
6
1.7
NNE
7
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8
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9
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0.9
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8
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SSE
10
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SE
11
0.7
ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
690
471
182
119
331
244
383
887
523
824
660
542
189
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0
2043
1625
647
85
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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NNE
15
NE
20
NNE
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ENE
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5
ESE
15
S
30
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35
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30
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High Tide
5:22PM1.69m
5:46AM1.59m
6:18PM1.72m
6:43AM1.61m
7:12PM1.73m
7:38AM1.61m
8:04PM1.72m
8:30AM1.61m
8:53PM1.68m
9:21AM1.58m
9:42PM1.62m
10:10AM1.55m
10:30PM1.56m
Low Tide
11:41PM0.12m
12:00PM0.05m
00:38AM0.07m
12:57PM0.04m
1:33AM0.05m
1:51PM0.04m
2:25AM0.04m
2:43PM0.07m
3:14AM0.06m
3:33PM0.12m
4:02AM0.10m
4:22PM0.18m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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