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Maori Bay surfForecast / Auckland / New Zealand
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Maori Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Maori Bay sea temperature is
20.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maori Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Maori Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maori Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 31st Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 31st Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maori Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 181 | 430 | 362 | 538 | 711 | 657 | 590 | 362 | 313 | 460 | 615 | 440 | 413 | 994 | 1981 | 2239 | 6196 | 2047 | 1462 | 3020 | 2609 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:44AM 2.42 | 4:19PM 2.21 | 5:06AM 2.31 | 5:50PM 2.15 | 6:34AM 2.34 | 7:13PM 2.23 | 7:45AM 2.47 | 8:16PM 2.39 | 8:39AM 2.61 | 9:05PM 2.54 | 9:23AM 2.74 | 9:46PM 2.68 | 10:01AM 2.82 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:14AM 0.66 | 10:43PM 0.68 | 11:36AM 0.73 | 12:05AM 0.70 | 12:56PM 0.66 | 1:19AM 0.61 | 2:01PM 0.51 | 2:20AM 0.47 | 2:53PM 0.35 | 3:09AM 0.33 | 3:36PM 0.21 | 3:52AM 0.22 | 4:15PM 0.12 | |||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:16 | |
Rain (mm) | 25 | 14 | 17 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | |
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Information about the Maori Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Maori Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Maori Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Maori 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 (Maori 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 Maori 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.
Maori Bay is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Waitakere. If you plan a holiday in Auckland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Waitakere. Waitakere has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












