Maori Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.86° S 174.44° E

Maori Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Maori Bay sea temperature is
14.9°C
0.5° 

Maori Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Maori Bay surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 12,156 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period with SW swell.

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 Monday (Sep 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Maori Bay in the next 16 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 21st Sep)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 21st Sep)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 21st Sep)16ft (5.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maori Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the SE by Wed night).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
21
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
24
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
16
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
15
3.5
WSW
15
4.5
WSW
15
5
SW
15
5
SW
15
4.5
SW
17
4
WSW
16
3.5
WSW
15
2.5
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14
2.5
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14
4
SW
17
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15
3.5
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SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
15
3
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2410
6389
6103
5999
8805
11463
10719
11593
8335
4797
2698
2227
7984
6168
5476
7043
6117
4897
3394
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
30
SW
30
WSW
30
W
40
SW
35
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
20
WSW
20
W
25
WNW
30
SSW
35
SSW
25
SW
30
SW
15
SE
25
SSE
25
SSW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:19AM2.08m
2:59PM2.10m
3:31AM1.96m
4:22PM2.04m
4:59AM1.95m
5:42PM2.11m
6:13AM2.06m
6:42PM2.26m
7:06AM2.22m
7:28PM2.43m
7:49AM2.40m
8:07PM2.61m
Low Tide
8:42AM0.87m
9:27PM0.99m
9:55AM0.96m
10:48PM1.01m
11:14AM0.93m
00:00AM0.91m
12:19PM0.81m
00:56AM0.74m
1:10PM0.65m
1:39AM0.54m
1:52PM0.47m
2:18AM0.35m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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