Maori Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.86° S 174.44° E

Maori Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Maori Bay sea temperature is
14.4° C
0.4° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 13,405 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. 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 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 6PM. 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+)12PM (Tue 21st Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 26th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 25th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.4
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.2
WSW
12
3.5
W
8
5.5
WSW
11
6
WSW
13
5
WSW
15
5
WSW
16
4.5
WSW
14
4
WSW
12
3.5
SW
13
2.5
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1089
1027
757
449
282
212
822
1236
904
428
397
1541
6968
12833
11256
11118
7442
4287
3566
2366
1496
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
15
S
10
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
NW
15
NNE
25
NNW
35
WNW
45
WSW
45
WSW
25
WSW
10
NNE
25
WNW
20
SSE
5
SSE
10
SW
15
SW
Wind State
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cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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on
cross-on
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on
cross-on
cross-on
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on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
7:58AM2.26m
8:26PM2.44m
Low Tide
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
2:08PM0.60m
2:38AM0.62m
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 mm
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Temp °C
12
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Feels °C
10
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11
9
9
8
1
1
5
8
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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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