
Surf Forecasts:
Maori Bay surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 8,530 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maori Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2256 | 2636 | 8530 | 7524 | 6097 | 2735 | 5491 | 2875 | 1776 | 1179 | 2475 | 2291 | 1931 | 1279 | 899 | 530 | 232 | 294 | 331 | 847 | 1085 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:40AM2.43m | 4:23PM2.36m | 4:46AM2.41m | 5:32PM2.42m | 5:56AM2.44m | 6:39PM2.54m | 7:04AM2.52m | 7:42PM2.69m | 8:06AM2.64m | 8:39PM2.86m | 9:03AM2.75m | 9:32PM2.99m | 9:54AM2.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:33PM0.62m | 10:09AM0.49m | 10:38PM0.64m | 11:12AM0.47m | 11:46PM0.59m | 12:18PM0.41m | 00:54AM0.48m | 1:21PM0.31m | 1:57AM0.33m | 2:20PM0.18m | 2:55AM0.19m | 3:14PM0.07m | 3:48AM0.07m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | |
5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | 5:23 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 24 | WSW 16 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
100 | 465 | 55 | 1338 | 1255 | 2162 | 5491 | 2875 | 1776 | 1179 | 2475 | 2291 | 1931 | 1279 | 899 | 530 | 147 | 93 | 331 | 847 | 1085 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 22 | — | WSW 15 | — | SSW 7 | SW 20 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 8 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 |
— | — | — | 227 | — | 121 | — | 111 | 552 | 1044 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 232 | 294 | 108 | 226 | 780 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 24 | WSW 23 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WSW 21 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 51 | 43 | 7 | 573 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 7 | SW 4 | — | — | — |
2256 | 2636 | 8530 | 7524 | 6097 | 2735 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 204 | 11 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 66 | 73 | 226 | 91 | 73 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 64 | 115 | 120 | 115 |
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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.











