Tokomaru Bay
Fast, barrelling right off the rocks at Tokomaru Bay, best at high tide in a SE swell; the Gisborne study rates it 9 of 10 and calls it consistent in SE and E swells. Experts; the beach breaks suit everyone else. It works best on a SE swell with WNW winds around high tide. Watch for: rocks; experts.
Tokomaru Bay surf forecast
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions
Find FlightsLocation & Conditions
Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows
Tide times today
Strike Score Breakdown
Plan Your Strike
Return flights to GIS, departing today with a 5-day trip window.
Search Flights on SkyscannerLocation & Conditions
Know when Pacific is about to fire
Get the best strike windows in Pacific — and worldwide — in your inbox every Monday & Thursday. Live Strike Scores, the swell behind them, zero fluff.
Get the full Tokomaru Bay trip window
Pro unlocks the 10-day forecast window, unlimited alerts, and custom spot tracking that help turn a good-looking surf report into a better travel decision.
10-day window
See the trip window before flights get expensive.
Unlimited alerts
Let the app watch your score threshold for you.
Custom spots
Track the breaks that actually matter to your travel plans.
Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (130°)
- Direction range
- 70° - 180°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.6m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (300°)
- Offshore range
- 255° - 345°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- high
Water temp
18°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
4/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Tokomaru Bay?
The Tokomaru Bay profile favors high tide. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Tokomaru Bay?
The Tokomaru Bay profile uses wind from WNW (300°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 255° to 345°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Tokomaru Bay?
The Tokomaru Bay scoring profile favors swell from SE (70° to 180°), a swell-height range of 0.9m to 2.6m, and a reference period of 12s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Tokomaru Bay?
The main season at Tokomaru Bay is Mar-Oct.
How do I get to Tokomaru Bay?
The spot profile lists GIS as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 90 minutes.
What kind of wave is Tokomaru Bay?
Tokomaru Bay is a point break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 8/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Waipiro Bay
🥝 Right-hand point • ESE swell magnet • East Cape
Three Points
🥝 Right-hand point • ESE swell magnet • East Cape
North Makorori Reef
🥝 Left-hand reef • ENE swell magnet • Gisborne
Makorori Centres
🥝 Lefts and rights • Reef • E swell, Gisborne
Makorori Point
🥝 Right-hand point • ENE swell magnet • Gisborne
Wainui Beach
🇳🇿 NZ's Hossegor • Hollow east coast • Multi-section variety