Maori Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.86° S 174.44° E

Maori Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Maori Bay sea temperature is
14.6° C
0.2° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 13,840 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s 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 (Jul 20) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s 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 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 20th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 20th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 26th Jul)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.4
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.2
SW
12
2.4
WNW
7
3.5
WSW
9
3.5
WSW
14
4
WSW
17
5
WSW
16
5
WSW
16
5
WSW
15
5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2185
1736
1231
1089
933
757
449
330
212
811
1218
890
428
588
1755
5481
9618
13215
13054
11691
9792
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
E
20
E
10
ESE
15
S
10
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
15
NW
20
N
30
NW
45
WSW
35
WSW
30
WNW
35
WSW
35
WSW
40
WSW
45
SW
Wind State
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High Tide
1:49PM2.50m
2:08AM2.54m
2:39PM2.37m
2:57AM2.35m
3:34PM2.25m
3:53AM2.20m
4:36PM2.17m
4:58AM2.11m
5:43PM2.16m
6:05AM2.10m
6:46PM2.21m
7:06AM2.15m
7:40PM2.32m
Low Tide
8:02PM0.46m
8:32AM0.46m
8:53PM0.64m
9:23AM0.61m
9:50PM0.79m
10:19AM0.73m
10:53PM0.88m
11:20AM0.79m
11:59PM0.90m
12:22PM0.78m
1:00AM0.85m
1:19PM0.71m
1:53AM0.75m
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7:28
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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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