Maori Bay surf break

Maori Bay surfForecast / Auckland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 08 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
17.9° 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 Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 11th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
!
!
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
2
WNW
9
1.8
W
9
2.5
W
12
3.5
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
15
4
WSW
14
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.2
SW
19
1.3
WSW
18
1.9
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
384
384
623
577
1794
4072
5759
5563
6576
6077
4998
3341
2496
1903
1325
1129
1133
961
1033
1033
1715
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
25
NNE
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
20
SW
30
WSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SE
10
SSE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
SE
15
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
1:38PM2.15m
2:09AM2.27m
2:37PM2.08m
3:10AM2.23m
3:44PM2.07m
4:14AM2.26m
4:52PM2.15m
5:15AM2.35m
5:53PM2.29m
6:11AM2.48m
6:46PM2.47m
7:03AM2.63m
7:35PM2.66m
Low Tide
7:53PM0.75m
8:35AM0.81m
8:51PM0.80m
9:37AM0.79m
9:55PM0.80m
10:39AM0.71m
10:58PM0.74m
11:37AM0.57m
11:57PM0.61m
12:30PM0.40m
00:51AM0.46m
1:19PM0.22m
1:42AM0.30m
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light rain
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:07
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
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5:29
5:28
5:28
5:27
5:25
5:24
5:23
1
6
1
11
3
1
1
Temp °C
20
19
17
17
15
16
16
17
16
15
15
14
14
15
14
15
16
14
15
17
15
17
16
13
14
12
13
11
12
10
10
12
12
12
13
11
13
14
12
13
15
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.8
W
9
0.9
WSW
17
3.5
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
15
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.9
SW
16
Energy kJ
384
384
280
577
498
4072
1147
6077
4998
3341
2496
1903
1325
1129
1133
961
933
834
1715
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
6
0.7
WNW
8
0.4
SW
18
1
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
16
0.4
SW
26
0.7
SW
24
0.9
WSW
21
1.2
SW
19
1.3
WSW
18
Energy kJ
15
50
84
368
798
167
563
784
1033
1033
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
21
0.2
WSW
20
0.6
WSW
19
Energy kJ
42
38
231
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
3
0.8
NNE
4
2
WNW
9
2.5
W
12
3.5
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
15
4
WSW
14
0.4
E
3
0.5
ESE
3
Energy kJ
5
14
623
1794
5759
5563
6576
3
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
3
3
2
1
5
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
117
335
113
32
32
32
76
76
76
66
10
38
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Auckland
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
5
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
5
5
4
4
7
4
6
4
7
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
8
9
8
6
4
7
5
5
5
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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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