Maori Bay surf break

Maori Bay surfForecast / Auckland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 17 May 2026 NZST
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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
17.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (May 17) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 6PM. 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 24) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
18
1.6
SW
16
1.4
WSW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.8
WSW
13
1.1
SW
16
1
WSW
15
1
WSW
15
1
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.8
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
759
1318
945
476
456
219
587
493
443
431
277
222
212
133
94
148
127
173
142
217
236
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
SE
5
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
15
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:27AM2.93m
9:55PM3.04m
10:16AM2.92m
10:44PM3.05m
11:06AM2.85m
11:34PM2.99m
11:57AM2.73m
00:26AM2.88m
12:53PM2.58m
1:23AM2.74m
1:53PM2.43m
2:24AM2.60m
2:59PM2.32m
Low Tide
3:41PM-0.07m
4:10AM0.02m
4:30PM-0.05m
5:01AM0.04m
5:20PM0.03m
5:54AM0.12m
6:12PM0.15m
6:50AM0.24m
7:08PM0.29m
7:49AM0.37m
8:08PM0.43m
8:52AM0.47m
9:11PM0.55m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:21
5:20
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:17
Temp °C
13
15
14
13
15
14
15
16
15
16
17
15
16
16
17
17
17
16
18
18
17
10
12
12
11
13
12
13
14
14
13
15
14
13
13
15
13
13
13
14
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
18
1.6
SW
16
1.4
WSW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.8
WSW
13
1.1
SW
16
1
WSW
15
1
WSW
15
1
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.8
WSW
14
Energy kJ
759
1318
945
476
456
219
587
493
443
431
277
222
212
133
94
148
127
173
142
217
236
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
0.2
S
6
0.1
SW
21
0.2
WSW
20
0.4
WSW
18
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
20
0.2
WSW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
W
13
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
Energy kJ
374
3
18
38
123
18
18
15
39
55
90
80
48
83
60
40
20
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
3
0.4
W
15
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.4
NW
9
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
10
Energy kJ
2
67
31
31
19
33
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.2
ENE
2
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.5
NE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.3
NE
3
0.4
NE
3
Energy kJ
12
5
1
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
4
3
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Auckland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
8
9
9
9
5
4
4
5
5
4
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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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