Maori Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – West Coast Auckland)
| Name: | Maori Bay |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: E |
Maori Bay in West Coast Auckland is an exposed beach break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the east with some shelter here from east winds. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Best around mid tide when the tide is rising. Rarely crowded here. Take care of rips, rocks and sharks.
Overall Maori Bay Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The rose diagram shows the variation of swells directed at Maori Bay over a normal year... (show all text)
This picture illustrates how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from different ... (show all text)
Also see Maori Bay surf quality by season and Maori Bay surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to New-Zealand - West Coast Auckland surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Maori Bay
Visitor Reviews of Maori Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Maori Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Shag Rock | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Mussel Rock | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | O'Neills Bay | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Muriwai Beach | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Bethells-Beach | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Maori Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4133 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4180 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4420 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4480 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4642 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Maori Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Cornwallis, New Zealand | 13 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Paratutae Island, New Zealand | 14 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Onetaunga Bay, New Zealand | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Auckland, New Zealand | 18 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Murrays Bay, New Zealand | 19 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Maori Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 170 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 175 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 179 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 180 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 357 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Maori Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Muriwai Beach (New Zealand) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Waitakere (New Zealand) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Auckland (New Zealand) | 10 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Parakai (New Zealand) | 15 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Northshore (New Zealand) | 19 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Maori Bay is Auckland International Airport (AKL) in New Zealand, 35 km (22 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Maori Bay is Whangarei Airport (WRE), also in New Zealand, 122 km (76 miles) away.
- Third is Hamilton Airport (HLZ) in New Zealand, 137 km (85 miles) away.
- Tauranga Airport (TRG) in New Zealand is 180 km (112 miles) away.
- Kerikeri Airport (KKE), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Maori Bay and is 184 km (114 miles) away.
