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Maketu Bar Surf Forecast
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Maketu Bar surfForecast / Bay of Plenty / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 21 Mar 2026 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Maketu Bar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Maketu Bar sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maketu Bar this week:
The surf forecast for Maketu Bar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maketu Bar in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maketu Bar over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
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 kJ (?) | 63 | 36 | 33 | 55 | 55 | 36 | 55 | 66 | 67 | 54 | 36 | 170 | 200 | 247 | 357 | 444 | 382 | 332 | 603 | 509 | 142 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:38PM 1.85 | 9:56AM 1.89 | 10:26PM 1.88 | 10:43AM 1.87 | 11:15PM 1.88 | 11:33AM 1.83 | 12:07AM 1.85 | 12:26PM 1.77 | 1:03AM 1.80 | 1:24PM 1.69 | 2:03AM 1.74 | 2:27PM 1.63 | 3:07AM 1.70 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:31PM 0.04 | 3:52AM 0.11 | 4:17PM 0.01 | 4:40AM 0.11 | 5:04PM 0.02 | 5:31AM 0.14 | 5:54PM 0.06 | 6:24AM 0.19 | 6:47PM 0.11 | 7:20AM 0.25 | 7:44PM 0.18 | 8:21AM 0.31 | 8:45PM 0.24 | ||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 8 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 17 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 21 |
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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 16 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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