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Maketu Bar Surf Forecast
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Maketu Bar surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 09 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maketu Bar this week:
The surf forecast for Maketu Bar over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maketu Bar in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 11) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 10th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 10th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 10th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maketu Bar over the next 12 days.
Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wed 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 2081 | 1057 | 734 | 386 | 262 | 180 | 115 | 67 | 98 | 69 | 120 | 189 | 121 | 68 | 62 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 44 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 32 | 265 | 76 | 44 | 23 | 9 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:55AM 1.57 | 5:29PM 1.55 | 5:39AM 1.58 | 6:11PM 1.60 | 6:21AM 1.59 | 6:52PM 1.64 | 7:02AM 1.60 | 7:33PM 1.67 | 7:42AM 1.61 | 8:12PM 1.69 | 8:22AM 1.60 | 8:52PM 1.69 | 9:01AM 1.58 | 9:32PM 1.67 | 9:42AM 1.56 | 10:13PM 1.66 | 10:23AM 1.53 | 10:56PM 1.64 | 11:09AM 1.50 | 11:41PM 1.64 | 11:59AM 1.49 | 12:30AM 1.65 | 12:54PM 1.50 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:45PM 0.44 | 11:13AM 0.33 | 11:33PM 0.43 | 11:55AM 0.30 | 12:18AM 0.40 | 12:36PM 0.27 | 1:01AM 0.38 | 1:17PM 0.25 | 1:43AM 0.37 | 1:57PM 0.25 | 2:25AM 0.36 | 2:38PM 0.25 | 3:07AM 0.37 | 3:18PM 0.27 | 3:49AM 0.39 | 3:59PM 0.29 | 4:32AM 0.41 | 4:41PM 0.31 | 5:16AM 0.41 | 5:26PM 0.32 | 6:04AM 0.40 | 6:14PM 0.33 | 6:55AM 0.37 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wed 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 |
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Rain (mm) | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Maketu Bar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Maketu Bar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Maketu Bar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Maketu Bar 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 (Maketu Bar) 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 Maketu Bar 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 Bay of Plenty? If you are looking for accommodation near Maketu Bar, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bay of Plenty, consider staying in Tauranga which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Bay of Plenty where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Rotorua which is 47 km (29 miles) away, Whakatane and Cambridge.
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