Maori Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.86° S 174.44° E

Maori Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Maori Bay sea temperature is
14.0° 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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 3,968 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 3PM. 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+) 9PM (Wed 19th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 19th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 24th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
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2
5
3
3
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
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2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
12
2
SW
13
2.5
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.4
SW
14
1.3
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1.7
W
7
2.2
W
8
2.5
W
9
1
WSW
18
1.7
WSW
16
3
WSW
16
3
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1510
1265
3367
2032
1712
1058
961
488
846
663
332
266
549
1089
637
1451
3968
3553
2948
2803
1973
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
20
S
10
SE
5
S
15
SSW
10
SW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
20
NW
25
NW
30
NW
20
W
15
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
WSW
15
W
15
W
15
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
on
High Tide
1:51PM2.40m
2:08AM2.30m
2:41PM2.23m
3:02AM2.12m
3:45PM2.11m
4:12AM2.00m
5:03PM2.07m
5:34AM1.99m
6:19PM2.13m
6:44AM2.08m
7:17PM2.27m
7:37AM2.23m
8:03PM2.43m
Low Tide
8:08PM0.67m
8:31AM0.67m
9:01PM0.85m
9:28AM0.83m
10:08PM0.97m
10:37AM0.91m
11:24PM0.99m
11:51AM0.89m
00:34AM0.91m
12:54PM0.78m
1:30AM0.77m
1:44PM0.63m
2:14AM0.60m
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7:01
7:00
6:58
6:56
6:56
6:54
6:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:51
5:51
5:52
5:52
5:53
5:54
5:54
 mm
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Temp °C
10
11
12
12
13
12
13
13
13
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Feels °C
2
7
8
9
10
9
9
9
10
10
9
10
9
11
13
12
12
12
11
10
11
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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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