Tokomaru Bay surf break

Tokomaru Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 26 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
17.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tokomaru Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 29th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
18
0.1
NE
17
0.4
NE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NE
8
2.2
SSE
8
1.4
SE
7
1.2
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
6
1
E
7
1
ENE
10
0.8
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
8
9
9
3
3
12
12
20
116
25
26
17
644
183
132
79
53
86
214
120
Wind (km/h)
0
NNE
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
S
5
SSW
0
WNW
10
ENE
5
NNW
10
N
15
NNE
10
WNW
25
S
25
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
SSE
0
NNW
10
ENE
5
NW
5
SW
glassy
off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
cross
glassy
High Tide
2:08AM1.54m
2:40PM1.42m
3:04AM1.50m
3:37PM1.42m
3:57AM1.48m
4:30PM1.43m
4:47AM1.46m
5:19PM1.45m
5:34AM1.46m
6:04PM1.48m
6:19AM1.46m
6:47PM1.50m
7:03AM1.45m
Low Tide
7:50PM0.22m
8:28AM0.21m
8:47PM0.26m
9:24AM0.22m
9:44PM0.29m
10:16AM0.23m
10:37PM0.29m
11:04AM0.22m
11:27PM0.29m
11:50AM0.22m
00:15AM0.29m
12:33PM0.22m
1:00AM0.28m
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:43
6:45
6:46
6:46
6:47
6:48
6:48
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5:24
5:23
5:22
5:21
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:16
2
2
1
Temp °C
20
12
17
16
14
17
17
13
19
20
13
15
14
14
14
14
13
15
15
11
15
19
10
15
14
13
16
15
12
17
18
11
10
8
9
11
11
11
13
13
10
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
13
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
12
1.5
S
16
1.5
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NE
8
1.1
S
16
1.9
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
ENE
10
0.8
E
10
Energy kJ
386
229
181
1149
806
389
274
139
74
50
25
26
17
628
1492
905
472
338
274
214
120
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
10
0.5
S
16
0.2
E
11
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.4
NE
9
0.1
NE
16
0.5
S
8
0.3
S
14
0.1
NE
14
0.3
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
1.2
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
6
1
E
7
0.9
S
10
0.7
S
10
Energy kJ
6
8
126
9
3
3
2
2
20
10
33
33
8
11
6
132
79
53
86
161
90
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
18
0.2
N
5
0.2
E
11
0.1
NE
9
0.1
E
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
18
0.1
NE
17
0.1
NE
16
0.1
SE
12
0.3
NNE
4
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
NE
14
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
13
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.2
S
17
0.4
S
15
0.4
S
14
Energy kJ
25
2
9
3
2
3
12
12
10
6
3
10
8
7
7
6
7
26
23
74
61
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
9
0.4
SW
3
0.5
S
5
0.1
NE
5
0.9
NNE
9
1
S
4
2.5
S
8
2.2
SSE
8
1.4
SE
7
0.4
NNW
3
Energy kJ
7
2
10
1
116
38
763
644
183
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
11
11
11
17
11
11
67
11
20
69
17
66
67
67
0
0
0
0
59
11
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Cape
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
2
1
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
6
5
5
8
6
5
4
5
4
4
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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.

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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