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Tolaga Bay surf Forecast / East Cape / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 02 May 2024 NZST
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Tolaga Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tolaga Bay sea temperature is 17.8°C (Statistics for 02 May 1981-2005 - mean: 17.6 °C max: 18.6 °C min: 16.1 °C)
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Tolaga Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tolaga Bay sea temperature is 17.8°C (Statistics for 02 May 1981-2005 - mean: 17.6 °C max: 18.6 °C min: 16.1 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tolaga Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Tolaga Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tolaga Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 04) 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 1.7m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 02) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 2nd May)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 4th May)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 4th May)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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

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Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
0.9
E
0.8
S
2.5
S
3
S
2.5
S
2.1
S
1.7
S
1.9
S
1.9
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.3
S
1.9
SSE
1.7
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.9
SE
1.5
S
2.5
S
2.2
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.7
E
1.7
S
1.5
S
1.3
E
0.8
S
1.4
S
1.5
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)111110101518161514131714131312141413687211916141311161510161616141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)663517367174294430441613185175999119801492794564359515618126924643636219545006245010576736491416970346306104210791042736395
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
20
SSW
5
WNW
10
SW
15
S
15
S
10
SW
15
S
10
WSW
5
WNW
15
NE
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
S
25
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
S
20
SSW
15
SW
20
S
10
W
10
SW
10
S
10
W
5
WSW
5
ESE
5
WNW
5
NW
10
NE
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offglassoncrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:24PM
1.51
1:16AM
1.60
1:26PM
1.51
2:13AM
1.65
2:32PM
1.52
3:11AM
1.68
3:36PM
1.57
4:08AM
1.71
4:39PM
1.63
5:05AM
1.72
5:40PM
1.71
6:01AM
1.72
6:36PM
1.77
6:55AM
1.72
7:28PM
1.80
7:47AM
1.72
8:17PM
1.80
8:36AM
1.71
9:05PM
1.77
9:22AM
1.68
9:54PM
1.73
10:08AM
1.63
10:43PM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:31PM
0.39
7:20AM
0.43
7:30PM
0.39
8:18AM
0.37
8:33PM
0.39
9:15AM
0.32
9:35PM
0.38
10:13AM
0.27
10:36PM
0.35
11:11AM
0.24
11:36PM
0.33
12:05PM
0.22
12:33AM
0.31
12:57PM
0.21
1:26AM
0.32
1:46PM
0.22
2:15AM
0.35
2:33PM
0.25
3:03AM
0.40
3:19PM
0.30
3:53AM
0.45
4:05PM
0.37
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Sunrise6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--
Sunset-5:15--5:15--5:14--5:13--5:12--5:10--5:09--5:08--5:07--5:07--5:06--5:05-
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Rain (mm)
-------------19---21421---31--------
Temp. °C161613151513141411141512181714141413131314141412121311121311131311151513
Feels °C (?)11121212111011119121291615129998798877991011911119131210

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Tolaga Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tolaga Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tolaga Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tolaga 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 (Tolaga 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 Tolaga 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 Tolaga Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Cape, consider staying in Gisborne which is 42 km (26 miles) away.

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