Maori Bay Surf Break

Maori Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 36.86° S 174.44° E

Issued: 5 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Maori Bay sea temperature is
15.9° C

Normal for this time of year

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 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 2,537 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Maori Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 9AM. 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+)12AM (Thu 18th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 20th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 17th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
3
2
1
0
2
2
3
3
1
0
0
2
3
4
3
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.5
SW
12
1.8
SW
8
2.1
SW
11
2.1
SW
11
2.3
SW
12
1.9
SW
8
1.8
SW
11
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
0.6
SW
19
2.3
WSW
12
2.4
WSW
11
1.1
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2948
2629
2537
1944
449
972
936
1602
475
851
1236
919
658
299
1401
1459
573
1074
763
833
938
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
20
SW
5
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
SSW
5
SW
5
ENE
5
NNE
15
NE
15
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
High Tide
10:33PM3.05m
10:56AM2.83m
11:23PM3.03m
11:47AM2.76m
00:14AM2.96m
12:39PM2.66m
1:05AM2.84m
1:33PM2.54m
1:58AM2.69m
2:28PM2.42m
2:52AM2.54m
3:27PM2.32m
3:48AM2.40m
Low Tide
4:51AM0.04m
5:09PM0.01m
5:44AM0.07m
6:00PM0.08m
6:37AM0.14m
6:52PM0.19m
7:30AM0.25m
7:45PM0.34m
8:23AM0.36m
8:40PM0.48m
9:18AM0.47m
9:38PM0.62m
10:13AM0.56m
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7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
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5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
 mm
1
1
1
5
5
Temp °C
14
14
15
15
14
14
14
14
15
15
13
14
15
16
16
15
14
15
16
14
16
Feels °C
9
9
10
11
12
10
10
9
11
12
11
12
13
13
13
14
14
15
16
13
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
0.1
W
22
1.8
SW
8
2.1
SW
11
1.2
SW
13
0.8
WSW
16
1.2
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
2.3
WSW
12
2.4
WSW
11
1.6
W
10
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
2948
2629
10
449
972
525
295
393
851
1236
919
658
215
1401
1459
470
1074
763
833
938
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
12
0.8
SW
14
0.5
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.1
SW
24
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
WSW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.2
W
10
1
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
8
Energy kJ
400
251
178
344
325
22
117
101
299
455
522
573
262
159
68
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
19
0.3
WSW
13
0.5
WSW
12
1
SW
12
Energy kJ
31
74
35
83
268
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.1
SW
11
2.3
SW
12
1.9
SW
8
1.3
WSW
7
Energy kJ
2537
1944
936
1602
475
157
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
5
1
4
3
3
2
Distance (km)
221
156
76
66
0
38
66
38
38
38
9
38
38
38
76
10
76
0
0
0
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Auckland
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
5
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
5
5
4
9
6
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
6
9
5
7
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
5
4
6
9
4
9
7
9
6
7
7
6
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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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